Senior GL Accountant

AAA NCNU; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Discretionary Incentive Plan

AAA Membership

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group is seeking a Senior GL Accountant in Walnut Creek, CA to manage the general ledger and financial reporting. The role requires advanced GAAP knowledge, strong Workday ERP experience, and ability to resolve complex financial issues with independent judgment.

The position is hybrid, offering a comprehensive benefits package, incentive plans, and opportunities for professional growth within aNot-for-profit/membership-based organization serving multiple western states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field.
• 8 years of related experience, or 6 years with a Master’s, or 12 years without a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger maintenance and close readiness with data accuracy.
• Oversee complex transactions and ensure data integrity in Workday ERP.
• Lead month-end journal entries, accruals, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage fixed assets depreciation and disposals in line with GAAP.
• Support audits with thorough documentation and responses.
• Collaborate with external contacts and partners to meet targets.

Skills

Accounting knowledge/GAAP

Workday ERP

Analytical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license (preferred)

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 GL 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

Compensation Range: Min: $110,387.00 - Mid: $137,983.00

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.

#LI-VB1 #VIC_RX - 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.