Accountant (60597) at AAA Northeast in Providence, RI 02904

Job description

• Salary Range
• Ensures communication of and compliance with accounting policies and procedures for AAA
• Northeast and Subsidiaries (Club). Assists with the analysis of financial information communicated from various departments and/or subsidiaries of the Club to Finance & Accounting. Assists with the preparation of monthly journal entries and accruals for the Club as necessary. Assists with the preparation of various ad hoc reports as requested.
• Work closely with manager/supervisor to perform accounting work requiring the standardized application of well-established accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Accountant I is the first working level in the AAA
• Accountant Series. A1 Staff will work initially under close supervision to perform professional gaap accounting work requiring the standardized application of well-established accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. The accounting roles and tasks to which the staff is assigned are typically stable and well established.
• A1 staff receives less direction as they acquire additional accounting knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the compilation and analysis of financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts; assists with the timely and accurate completion of required standard journal entries to facilitate monthly closing. Develop pertinent accounting and related data to prepare reports and statements. Assist in the coordination with the Forecasting and planning team.
• Assists with the preparation of account reconciliations, analysis, accruals, and journal entries for senior management monthly and external auditor annually.
• Processes general ledger entries and assists with the preparation of account analysis. Analyze and evaluate accounting problems and take appropriate action.
• Works with internal and external customers to resolve accounting discrepancies; delivers AAA Five Diamond Service Standards to management and all other business contacts.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures and internal policies; identifies opportunities for procedural enhancement; submits detailed recommendations regarding improvements of or enhancements to Club accounting systems and practices; alerts management when policies or procedures may inadvertently create opportunities for fraud.
• Assists other Financial Accountants with reconciliation issues as needed.
• Learn to perform a wide variety of accounting work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting required
• 1-3 years related experience required

Skills

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• 1-3 years related experience

Benefits

• Award-Winning: We’ve been named as a Top Employer for the last 7 years
• Health Coverage: Medical coverage with employer contributions covering up to 93% of the premium cost, plus dental and vision options.
• Retirement: 6% company match on 401(k) retirement plan contribution, with contributions fully vested and made every pay period
• Paid Time off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 holidays, 8 sick days, 48 hours of volunteer time annually
• Additional Perks: Free AAA membership, insurance discounts, travel commission refund, up to $625 in Wellness Incentives, up to $6k in tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Compensation: Competitive base pay, annual bonus opportunities, and for certain roles, additional monthly and/or quarterly incentive compensation. The posted salary range represents the full range grade for this role, with individual pay based on job-related skills, experience, shift, and geographic location.
• $59,000.00 - $74,500.00 Salary