Senior Accountant

American Automobile Association; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays & PTO

Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free AAA Classic Membership

Product Discounts

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage and direct maintenance of accounting systems and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP. The role requires deep expertise in Workday ERP, complex modeling, and independent judgment.

Responsibilities include GL maintenance, month-end close, fixed asset accounting, and audit support, with collaboration across teams to hit tactical financial targets. Hybrid work with in-office days in Walnut Creek, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 8+ years experience, or 6+ with a Master’s.
• Active CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting systems and financial reporting; directs application of existing principles.
• Directs GL maintenance and ensures data accuracy in close processes.
• Oversees Workday ERP transaction flows and resolves complex system exceptions.
• Leads month-end close with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Manages fixed asset policies, depreciation, and disposals in GAAP alignment.
• Supports internal and external audits with appropriate documentation and responses.
• Collaborates with external contacts and partners to deliver financial targets.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Workday ERP

Advanced modeling

Analytical thinking

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license

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 . 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 a week onsite in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Senior Accountant exhibits advanced, wide-ranging experience to manage and direct the maintenance of accounting systems and financial reporting. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments, directing the application of existing principles and working on complex issues requiring an in-depth evaluation of variable factors to ensure overall organizational financial success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Ledger (GL) Maintenance Directs the application of existing GL principles, developing creative solutions for continuous close readiness and overarching financial data accuracy.

System Oversight Oversees complex transaction flows within the Workday ERP, determining advanced methods to resolve in-depth, intricate system exceptions and ensuring optimal data integrity.

Month-End Execution Leads comprehensive month-end execution, evaluating variable factors to architect complex journal entries, accruals, and sophisticated corporate bank reconciliations.

Asset Management Manages advanced fixed asset policies, determining and directing procedures for recording depreciation and disposals in alignment with complex GAAP and company objectives.

Audit Support Provides advanced solutions during internal and external audit reviews, directing responses based on an in-depth evaluation of critical financial documents.

Collaboration Networks with key external contacts and wider firm partners, delivering persuasive financial messages and taking accountability for team delivery of tactical business targets.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

In-depth professional knowledge of advanced accounting concepts, GAAP, complex modeling, and broader company objectives.

Expert-level mastery of Workday ERP, automated accounting frameworks, and advanced analytical modeling.

Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, directs the application of principles, and resolves complex interdisciplinary financial issues creatively.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field Minimum of 8 years of related experience, or 6 years and a Master’s degree, or 12 years of related experience without a Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications Active CPA license

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: $110,387.00 - Mid: $137,983.00 - Welcome to AAA Mountain West Group (MWG), serving Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana. We believe our team should make their mark: over every mile and at every moment, we pride ourselves at helping our Members outsmart life’s obstacles. We are a not-for-profit, membership-based organization that has served our Members for over a century: from our legendary roadside assistance and award-winning insurance products to free travel planning and new innovations.