Payment Processing Specialist
ProtectiveBirmingham, AL
Posted May 7, 2026
42500 - 48000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Protective is a leading provider of life insurance, annuity, and asset protection solutions through its subsidiaries, serving over 14.4 million customers. With a strong commitment to putting people first and maintaining financial stability, Protective offers reliable products that help individuals protect their most valuable assets. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company employs over 3,800 dedicated professionals and is part of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., which manages $118 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023.
Job Description
The Payment Processing Specialist works within Protective's Corporate Mailroom, processing remote bank deposits, creating accurate journal entries, and maintaining various financial records related to customer payments.
Requirements
- Process transactions as defined by the manager to assist in meeting overall team productivity goals
- Handle high profile, complex transactions as well as routine, daily transactions
- Support various levels of the management team and participate in management activities and decision making
- Report issues and trends to managers
- Maintain accurate financial records and create journal entries
- Process remote bank deposits and ensure timely and accurate financial processing
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-5 years of Financial processing experience (such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting)
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new financial systems and processes
- Proficiency in 10-key and typing
- Expertise in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Outlook
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability
- Cultural observance day
- Contributions to healthcare accounts
- Pension plan
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
