Accounting Analyst – Bank Reconciliations

Protective•Birmingham, AL

3d•$52,500 - $65,000

About The Position

Protective Life is seeking a General Accounting Analyst for their bank reconciliations team. This role is critical in maintaining the company's financial foundation by reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, investigating variances, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The position offers hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems, collaboration with internal partners, and direct contribution to month-end and year-end close activities. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented accounting professional looking to build a career in financial operations and develop technical skills, business acumen, and process improvement expertise within a regulated industry.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including filters, pivot tables, and lookup formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Bachelorâ€™s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
1 year of applicable experience in Accounting or Finance.
Experience performing financial reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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, including Cadency, to support efficient monthly and ongoing reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and variances in a timely manner.
Prepare journal entries and accounting reports to maintain general ledger integrity.
Support month-end, quarter-end, 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.