Accountant, General Ledger

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Walnut Creek, CA, USA
In-Office
92K-115K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • eCommerce
The Role
Maintains the general ledger, oversees Workday transaction flows, performs month-end close activities, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, manages fixed assets and depreciation under GAAP, and supports internal and external audits. The role requires advanced accounting judgment, variance analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration with senior partners. This is a hybrid position requiring three onsite days per week in Walnut Creek, California.
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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

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field
  • At least 5 years of related experience
  • Alternatively, 3 years of related experience and a Master's degree
  • Alternatively, 9 years of related experience without a Bachelor's degree
  • Active CPA license or significant progress toward CPA certification
  • Advanced proficiency in Workday ERP
  • Complete knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
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The Company
HQ: Walnut Creek, CA
1,886 Employees
Year Founded: 1900

What We Do

AAA. Always here for our Members, communities, and you. Welcome to AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah. For well over a century, we’ve continued our long-standing commitment to diligently serve our Members and communities. We have achieved this, and our exemplary reputation, by delivering our wide range of services that span from the roadside assistance we’re famous for; to automobile, homeowners, life and other personal lines of insurance; as well as travel services; and discounts that allow our Members to enjoy life both on and off the road. Beyond the top services we offer, there is still so much more to AAA. We also lead the way in the advocacy for alternative fuels and vehicles, encourage our employees to take advantage of the ability to volunteer their time to deserving organizations and causes in our communities, and offer an array of community focused programs such as car seat installation, teen safe driving, approved auto repair, and AAA battery round-up. Naturally, our leadership and excellence means finding the right individuals driven to continue and support the AAA commitment to serving our Members. We’re always looking for passionate people just like you to bring your unique perspectives and ideas to strengthen our team. Joining AAA means the opportunity to be yourself while building a successful career. You’ll also be able to take comfort in knowing that you’ll be covered by some of the best and competitive benefits in the industry

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