Receivables & Billing Accountant

Summary

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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