Accounting Assistant (Hybrid)

The Accounting Assistant provides a wide array of administrative and accounting support for the Asset Protection Accounting Team based in the St. Louis office.
**The role will be titled Spec II Gen Acctg within our organization***

Responsibilities

• Provide Administrative Support to APD Accounting Executive
• Administrative support to CFO 
• Schedule and prepare materials for meetings and conference calls
• Maintain calendars for individuals and group
• Handle special projects, create and update detailed PowerPoint presentations
• Draft and distribute key communications
• Order and maintain supplies
• Misc administrative duties as assigned
• Provide Accounting Support to APD Accounting Team:
• Open incoming mail
• Scan bank statements for Reinsurance/Cessions/DOWC Department
• Record incoming checks, make check copies for recipient, make bank deposits
• Send outgoing mail for virtual employees
• Code and Process accounts payable invoices
• Post miscellaneous journal entries
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts
• File statistical data calls with various insurance agencies

Qualification/Education

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
• Must possess excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills
• Must show attention to detail
• Must possess ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all sensitive subjects

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $41,600 to $65,000. 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).