Accountant / Financial Analyst

AAA-The Auto Club Group•MI-Admin Office Building (AOB), MI

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Prepares financial related analyses and research to support and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements. Performs tasks necessary to ensure data integrity within the financial systems. Analyzes and evaluates financial impact of various decisions or transactions on financial results. Interacts with other departments and management to provide timely follow-up to inquiries and requests for financial data. Interprets results and proves recommendations for appropriate action plans. Develops and maintains complex financial models. Prepares and presents written and oral reports/documents. Provides support for internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries and implementing recommended changes. Coordinates, tests and documents system changes or upgrades. Represents finance on corporate teams and initiatives. Develops and maintains job documentation and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Experience preparing financial reports
Experience using automated accounting and/or management reporting systems
Experience preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial data and/or statistical data
Experience with use and development of workpapers, schedules models using various spreadsheet software such as excel
Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
Ability to research and analyze complex financial data
Ability to analyze and problem solve
Ability to organize and plan
Ability to work independently
Ability to participate on project teams
Ability to work irregular or extended hours as required
Ability to derive actionable conclusions from analyzing data and information

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance Industry and concepts
Knowledge of Premium taxes
Knowledge of Sales/use taxes
Knowledge of Property taxes
Knowledge of 1099 Reporting
Knowledge of Workday financial reporting system/Office Connect
Knowledge of Federal, state and local tax laws
Experience working within a corporate tax department and/or CPA firm
Experience preparing sales and use tax returns and analyzing sales and use tax data
Experience preparing property tax returns and assisting in audits
Involvement in analyzing 1099 data and preparation
Experience preparing Premium Tax returns and estimates
Experience developing spreadsheets and work papers and experience using Microsoft Office, Office Connect.
Experience performing tax research
Experience preparing corporate and state income tax returns
Experience completing income tax work papers for income tax provisions and tax returns
Experience utilizing corporate income tax return preparation software

Responsibilities

Prepares financial related analyses and research to support and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements.
Performs tasks necessary to ensure data integrity within the financial systems.
Analyzes and evaluates financial impact of various decisions or transactions on financial results.
Interacts with other departments and management to provide timely follow-up to inquiries and requests for financial data.
Interprets results and proves recommendations for appropriate action plans.
Develops and maintains complex financial models.
Prepares and presents written and oral reports/documents.
Provides support for internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries and implementing recommended changes.
Coordinates, tests and documents system changes or upgrades.
Represents finance on corporate teams and initiatives.
Develops and maintains job documentation and procedures.

Benefits

PTO, paid sick leave
Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services)
Company-paid basic life insurance
Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options
401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax. Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment. Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements. Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules
Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave
Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG)
Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities for career development and advancement
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
Adoption assistance program