Protective Life

Financial Services

AccountingAnalystBankReconciliations

$53–65k Birmingham, Alabama, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Accounting Analyst – Bank Reconciliations at Protective Life. Skills: Bank reconciliations, General ledger reconciliations, Financial data integrity, Month-end close. Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. Monitor daily bank activity and match transactions”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data that supports business decisions; Contribute directly to month-end and year-end close activities; Maintain general ledger integrity; Identify opportunities for process improvements

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies; Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and variances

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, 1 year of applicable experience in Accounting or Finance, Experience performing financial reconciliations

Nice to Have

Experience with SAP or similar enterprise financial systems, Familiarity with reconciliation tools or automation platforms, Understanding of ledger balancing, financial research, and audit support processes

What You'll Do.

Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting

Monitor daily bank activity and match transactions

Partner with internal teams to obtain documentation and resolve reconciling items

Utilize reconciliation tools

to support efficient monthly and ongoing reconciliations

Investigate and resolve discrepancies

and variances in a timely manner

Prepare journal entries and accounting reports to maintain general ledger integrity

and year-end close activities

Analyze trends and identify opportunities for process improvements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows

Assist with internal and external audit documentation and requests

Maintain accurate and organized reconciliation and reporting documentation

Serve as backup for team members and complete additional duties or projects as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with partners across the organization; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows; Ability to work as part of a collaborative team

Communication Scope

Effective written and verbal communication skills

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