Analyst II- General Accounting (Hybrid)

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Reconciliation teams.  This position will be responsible for certain complex reconciliations that require excellent excel and analytical skills.  The Analyst II will also assist with reviewing and approving reconciliations and provide training and guidance to the AP and Recon teams on reconciliation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations as assigned by the Director.  This could include complex reconciliations that require certain excel and analytical skills to complete, new bank accounts, acquired bank accounts, and various other suspense accounts like intercompany or credit card clearing.
• Review and approve reconciliations in Trecs and Certification.  Prepare and approve journal entries.
• Research daily issues, identify out of balance items, and communicate with internal customers.  Research will include working in financial systems to pull information and reports as needed. Analyst II will need to be proficient in SAP.
• Maintain proper internal controls around the reconciliation process, policies, and procedures.  Provide guidance to Recon teams regarding quality reconciliations.
• Continually look for and implement business process improvement opportunities.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years Accounting Experience
• Experience with complex account reconciliation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to acquire new skills and adapt quickly
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and take responsibility for ongoing professional development
• SAP and Trecs experience desirable
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Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $59,500 to $75,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.This position also offers additional incentive opportunities [through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance] OR [through cash compensation as part of a sales incentive plan (SIP).
Employee Benefits:  We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.    Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.
We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace unique skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable and accountable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strategy. In this way, we can increase overall diversity for leadership roles and pipelines of talent by maturing our hiring practices, robust development opportunities and focus on retention of key talent.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.