Accountant, General Ledger

AAA Mountain West Group; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free AAA Membership

Product Discounts

Salary + Incentives

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an Accountant to manage general ledger, month-end close, asset accounting, and audit readiness. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance and Workday ERP expertise.

This hybrid position requires 3 days onsite in Walnut Creek, with strong benefits, 401k matching, and incentive opportunities. CPA or progress toward certification is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or 3 years and 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.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger (GL) maintenance, posting data and leading trial balance reviews.
• System Oversight of daily automated transaction flows in Workday ERP.
• Month-End Execution including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Asset Management of fixed assets and depreciation per GAAP.
• Audit Support readiness for internal and external reviews.
• Collaborate with senior partners to communicate reconciliation matters clearly.

Skills

GAAP

Workday ERP

Variance analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work.

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