Accountant I

Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community?
At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.
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.
What you will do:

• 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.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting required

Experience

1-3 years related experience Required

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