AAA

Accountant, General Ledger

AAA$91K — $114K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5 years of related experience or 3 years with a Master’s degree, or 9 years of related experience without a Bachelor's degree.
  • Active CPA license or significant progress toward certification is preferred.
  • Complete understanding of GAAP and accounting practices.
  • Advanced proficiency with Workday ERP.

Responsibilities

  • Manage posting and verification of financial data and lead trial balance reviews.
  • Oversee daily automated transaction flows and resolve data integrity issues.
  • Drive month-end closing activities and complete journal entries and bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain fixed asset ledger, evaluating and executing depreciation strategies.
  • Prepare for internal and external audits, ensuring document readiness and compliance.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior partners to communicate financial matters.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite in Walnut Creek, CA.
Full Job Description
NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days onsite in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Accountant will be responsible for the following essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Ledger (GL) Maintenance
  • Independently manages the posting and verification of financial data, leading trial balance reviews and continuous close readiness while resolving diverse, complex issues.

System Oversight
  • Oversees daily automated transaction flows, adapting existing approaches to resolve sophisticated exceptions and data integrity issues within the Workday ERP.

Month-End Execution
  • Drives full-cycle month-end closing activities, independently devising solutions and completing complex journal entries, accruals, and comprehensive bank reconciliations.

Asset Management
  • Fully maintains the fixed asset ledger, using judgment to evaluate and execute depreciation and disposal strategies in strict accordance with GAAP.

Audit Support
  • Evaluates financial documents based on limited precedent, ensuring comprehensive readiness, accuracy, and strategic compliance for internal and external audit reviews.

Collaboration
  • Enhances relationships and networks with senior partners, adapting communication styles to advise and persuade others on difficult financial reconciliation matters.


KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
  • Complete knowledge and full understanding of GAAP, accounting principles, and specialized practices within the discipline.
  • Advanced proficiency in Workday ERP, complex variance analysis, and sophisticated problem-solving tools.
  • Evaluates, interprets, and uses independent judgment to select the right course of action for diverse scope problems.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience or 3 years and a Master's degree, or 9 years of related experience without a Bachelor's degree


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active CPA license or significant progress toward certification is preferred.


DISCLAIMER

The job functions listed describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on business needs.

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We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $91,989.00 - Mid: $114,985.00

About AAA

AAA is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America. AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with over 60 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA provides services to its members, including roadside assistance and others. The organization was founded in 1902 in Chicago, Illinois.
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