The Role
The Analyst will perform bank and ledger account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries, support financial closing processes, and contribute to process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
This position is responsible for providing analyst support and problem resolution in the daily operations of Accounts Payable, Disbursements, Tax Information Reporting, Unclaimed Property and Reconciliations. This includes serving as System Administrator of multiple systems and applications and providing end user support.
***The role will be titled Analyst-Systems Reporting within the organization. ***
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide system administration support for Expense Management, RQD4, OneSource 1099, CASA, PCM, SAP P2P , UCPS and FSCD Disbursements including user maintenance, monitoring of and processing system imports, daily balancing of various files and transmissions, configuration, end user support and other day to day maintenance.
- Work collaboratively with Manager and Financial Systems to ensure successful implementation of system improvements and upgrades as well as acquisitions and conversions, including testing of functionality.
- Assist with preparation of written documentation for various systems and processes.
- Incident research and resolution
- Participate in development and roll-out of end-user training for all systems listed above.
- Manage or assist with the annual 1099 file process which includes tracking receipt of all expected files, performing loads to test and production, and working with end users to validate results. Monitor incoming files working rejects.
- Develop expertise in supporting SAP FS-CD, SAP VIM, and SAP AP for the Accounts Payable functions.
- End User Support
- Disbursement processes, procedures, and controls
- Coordinate testing review process for disbursements and other AP related activity.
- Collaboratively working with the SAP FSCD teams.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred. Will consider other fields but individual must have accounting knowledge and experience (3 years).
- Must have system administration support or other related experience (2+ years).
- Experience writing functional/technical specifications desired.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written with an ability to effectively communicate with systems teams and end users.
- Knowledge of finance business processes and linkage to finance and non-finance systems
- Solid organizational skills to meet service objectives despite complexities of work
- Ability to acquire new skills and adapt quickly
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Detail-oriented
- SAP ERP or SAP Concur experience a plus
- Insurance Accounting and Operations experience desirable
- Experience working with IT systems, developers and business analysts during project development and testing stages
- Ability to work independently to accomplish end goals and meet project deadlines.
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Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include 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.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
