Staff Accountant III

Staff Accountant III

Protective Life Corporation, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a life insurance and financial services company. The company was founded in 1907 with subsidiaries that provide financial services through the production, distribution and administration
of a diverse array of insurance and investment products.

The Staff Accountant provides accounting support for the Birmingham Reconcilement team. The position is responsible for the reconcilement of accounts in the company reconcilement systems and for the timely clearing of exceptions in these accounts. Performs
complex accounting analysis for reporting or problem resolution. Provide accounting support for system users and assist with implementing new processes or systems.

Direct Responsibilities

• Review suspense and bank account reconcilements in TRees and Certification to ensure prompt, accurate and timely completion
• Provide accounting support in resolving reconcilement problems/issues for team and department users
• Analyze data using various accounting systems to provide information/reporting to management
  • Analyze account out of balance situation and resolve differences
  • Analyze AccounUfile data to determine data needed for reporting requests
  • Analyze accounting system data to determine processing or procedure errors and procedure errors and actions necessary to correct them
• Process bank exception items and support other bank related functions
• Interacts with all levels of management, team members, and bank/financial institutions
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of two years of experience with account reconcilements required.

Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly skilled in use of Excel
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented with excellent organizational skills