Accounts Payable Clerk

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.

The Accounts Payable Specialist's duties include the timely issuance of check payments to internal and external clients. As a vital member of the division, this position is responsible for certifying W9 forms, processing 1099 forms, complying with B-notice regulations, and ensuring accuracy in 1099 backup withholding and reporting. The role demands meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to adhere to strict deadlines.

The preferred candidate will have a background in bookkeeping, audit preparation, accounting, or dealership administration. A fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and effective communication skills are also required.

The role is based on-site, Monday through Friday, at our Chesterfield, MO, office.

Key Responsibilities

• Print, sort, and promptly dispatch weekly and monthly commissions and dealer over-remits for APD products.
• Generate and distribute weekly claim checks.
• Manage checks needing special handling, such as those with address issues, specific grouping and mailing requirements, expedited delivery, or additional documentation.
• Administer the 1099 process, including W9 form collection and validation, B-notice compliance, and verification of 1099 backup withholding and reporting details.
• Reconcile and submit monthly audit reports to ensure year-end 1099 form accuracy.
• Provide support for Accounts Payable operations within APD and Revolos.
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external clients via email, messaging, and phone.
• Undertake extra tasks or special projects to aid the business's goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• 1 year of experience in a bookkeeping, audit preparation, Accounts Payable, or equivalent role required.
• Demonstratable knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferences

• Associates degree or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or similar focus.
• 1 year of experience with a high-volume disbursement process.
• Demonstratable knowledge of or 1 year of experience with 1099s and W9s.

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 all skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable 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.

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