Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Protective Life helps protect customers against life’s uncertainties and provide peace of mind. The Receivables & Billing Accountant supports the Asset Protection Division through payment application, account maintenance, collections, reconciliations, reporting, dealer funding, cancellation accounting, and month-end close activities while resolving accounting issues and improving financial processes.
Responsibilities
- Apply and reconcile customer payments while researching and resolving payment discrepancies and unapplied cash
- Maintain customer account records and ensure the accuracy of billing, funding, and receivable transactions
- Analyze receivable activity, delinquent accounts, and account exceptions to support timely resolution and collections efforts
- Process and reconcile cancellation, funding, and other account-related transactions
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close activities
- Investigate variances, reconcile outstanding items, and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare recurring operational and accounting reports and analyze trends impacting receivables and cash activity
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Skills
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting concepts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
- Ability to interpret financial data and identify trends, variances, and exceptions
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting responsibilities
- Background in accounting, accounts receivable, cash application, collections, financial operations, or a related function
- Knowledge of account reconciliations, financial analysis, and accounting processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems used to manage financial data
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Background supporting month-end close activities and general ledger reconciliations
- Familiarity with SAP, PBS, or similar accounting and billing platforms
- Exposure to audit support, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives
- Insurance, financial services, premium billing, or other high-volume transaction environment knowledge
- Progress toward CPA, CMA, or another professional accounting designation
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability
- Cultural observance day
- Contributions to healthcare accounts
- Pension plan
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards
Company Overview
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