Accounts Payable Clerk

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 Clerk's duties include the timely issuance of check payments to internal and external clients. As a vital member of the Asset Protection Division (APD), this position is responsible for processing manual check requests, printing, sorting, and mailing checks, and maintaining internal controls to prevent errors. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

The preferred candidate will have a background in bookkeeping, high disbursement clerical work, or Accounts Payable. A fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and effective communication skills are also required.

The role is based on-site, Monday through Friday, at our Chesterfield, MO, office.

• Process manual check requests for APD, including entering requests into vendor invoice systems and coding vendor invoices for accurate account distributions.
• Print, sort, and mail a high volume of checks, ensuring timely processing and distribution on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Handle checks requiring special attention, such as different pay-to/mail-to addresses, special groupings, expedited delivery, or additional documentation.
• Maintain internal controls by tracking check numbers and control numbers to prevent errors and ensure compliance.
• Manage inventory of check printing supplies and reorder as needed to avoid service delays.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients, providing backup support and handling returned checks.
• Undertake additional tasks or special projects to support business goals.

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Comfort with multitasking and ability to prioritize assignments.
• 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.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar financial systems.

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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.