American Auto Shield is searching for a creative and forward-thinking Technical System Administrator to join a growing accounting team and be a key part of our success in handling the significant growth of the Company. The ideal candidate embraces technology and can navigate effectively inside of financial statements. They also contribute to the Companies efforts to produce consistently accurate data, timely information, and reports. This position will be remote and will join a professional, fun, flexible and casual team.
Introductions first!
You-

• Love technology - ready to learn and own accounting technology.
• Technical expertise - experience in financial statement preparation and GAAP based methodologies.
• Service Contracts and / or Insurance industry experience is a huge benefit.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to understand complex business operations and related financial flow.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator with a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt and multitask.
• Approachable and exudes a willingness to help the team.
• Comfortable asking questions and presenting ideas.
• Willingness to accept new challenges in a changing business environment.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong attention to deadlines and keeping schedules on track.

Us-

• We're leading our industry into the future by creating and shaping the future of Service Contracts and Claims Administration.
• We offer the ability to pursue your fullest potential and never settle for second place in your quest to grow your career. You'll join an incredible team filled with smart, fun, passionate people who love making an impact.
• We believe in creative environments, progressive ideas and excellence in operational effectiveness.

We love what we do!
What will you do in this role?
You will...

• Perform accounting software installation, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Become the expert in all things inside of our accounting systems ecosystem.
• Support and train various departments and executives that interact with accounting systems.
• Software currently in use: QuickBooks Desktop / Online, Bill.com, FloQast, Fathom, WEX, Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Software for future use: Fyle, SaasAnt, Jira, Hyperwallet, SalesForce - Jive, Cool Leaf, Share Point, Intellimatch and other emerging tools to be determined.
• Perform problem resolution, isolates, and then works collaboratively with Accounting, FP&A, Data Governance, and IT to determine best solutions.

What will you need to bring to the table to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or substituted with suitable years of experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting or finance experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Work with current support and schedules to create journal entry import templates. Determine additional reporting needs and collaborate with Data Management group to obtain.
• Maintain financial reporting warehouse (library). Determine and implement best tools to house financial reporting for executive and third-party use.
• Setup changes, testing and access for various systems.
• Learn, train and work with software partners on a regular basis.
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making Skills
• Project Management
• Relationship Building/Management
• Technical Expertise - Accounting and Data

Why work for us? We are excited to provide:

• Competitive compensation package ranging from $85,000-$105,000/annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401 (k) - company matches 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee recognition program
• Satisfaction of work with a highly skilled team that makes a big impact company-wide
• Remote work environment

Job LocationThis role is 100% remote. However, American Auto Shield is only set up to hire employees in certain states. To be considered for this role, you will need to have permanent residence in one of the following states:

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Florida
• Michigan
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Missouri
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia