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Accounts Payable Specialist
Chesterfield, MO
Job Description
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 is responsible for the prompt distribution of check payments to both internal and external customers. This role serves as a key resource within the division, tasked with certifying W9 forms, processing 1099 forms, adhering to B-notice requirements, and validating various elements associated with 1099 backup withholding and reporting. This role requires high attention to detail and the ability to meet frequent deadlines.
Our ideal candidate has experience in bookkeeping, audit preparation, accounting, and/or dealership administration. They should also demonstrate a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Products and possess professional communication skills.
This position is in person Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm CST in our Chesterfield, MO office.
Responsibilities- Print, sort, and dispatch weekly and monthly agent commissions and dealer over-remits promptly for Asset Protection Division (APD) products.
- Generate and send out weekly claim checks for USWC and DOWC in a timely fashion.
- Handle checks requiring special attention, including those with address discrepancies, specific grouping and mailing needs, expedited delivery requests, or extra documentation.
- Oversee the 1099 process, ensuring the collection and validation of W9 forms, adherence to B-notices, and verification of details pertinent to 1099 backup withholding and reporting.
- Reconcile and submit a monthly audit report to guarantee the accuracy of 1099 forms at the end of the year.
- Offer support to the Accounts Payable operations for both Asset Protection Division (APD) and Revolos entities.
- Maintain effective communication with both internal and external clients through email, instant messaging, and phone calls.
- Perform additional tasks or special projects as required to support the business's objectives.
- 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
- 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.
- Experience with SAP or similar programs.
- Experience in AS400 systems.
Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $41,600 to $44,000. 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.
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Employee Benefits:
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.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email martina.winston@protective.com.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.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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