Accounting Specialist 3

AAA • Coppell, TX

1d

About The Position

Accounting Specialist 3 The Accounting Specialist III performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an assigned department. The Accounting Specialist III performs more complex processes and transactions and provides work guidance to less experienced staff, when requested. In addition to the duties of Accounting Specialists I and II, the Accounting Specialist III may perform the following duties. Job Duties Provide work guidance and training to less experienced staff on existing or new processes. Call originating departments to verify information prior to issuing an invoice/other financial transactions on the computerized system. Compile activity and numeric information for inclusion in reports to management relative to Receivables/Cashiering activity. Handle complex problems and/or escalated issues and implement customized solution and independent closure. Identify system defects, report them, follow up to ensure resolution and understand workarounds to execute transactions. Verify the accuracy of invoices/other financial transactions in process, cross reference with the Order Entry system, identification of missing information and follow-up, verification that goods or services are delivered, adjustment for returns, and other activities. Assume responsibility and determine appropriate handling of requisitions, disbursements, journals of own and of Level 2 job classification that exceed their authorization limits. Supporting Documents have specific compliance requirements which are documented in the policies and procedures manuals. Occasionally there are items that are not specifically identified in the written policy and require management review. These items are required to be identified and brought to management's attention for direction. For example, items include identifying incorrect account numbers, dollar amounts, out of tolerances, incorrect supporting documents, etc. Post information into a financial system, such as General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Banking, Receivables, Cashiering, etc. AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer For more than a century, AAA has been synonymous with trust, dependability, quality, and innovation. It's our mission to provide our growing membership with the legendary service we are famous for, and we welcome committed professionals ready to challenge themselves in a dynamic industry. AAA would not exist without the millions of members who give us their loyalty, or our employees whose mission it is to give those members world-class service. What else do we offer? Stability. Growth. Commitment to an exciting future for both you and our members.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred.
• 4-6 years Bookkeeping, accounts payables, cashiering, or related accounting experience required.
• Expert knowledge of ACE accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and receivables principles and complexities as related to all markets and the systems that support them.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry compliance as related to insurance.
• Intermediate knowledge of Payables and Cashiering systems.
• Demonstrate team leadership and accounting process training abilities.
• Moderate proficiency in using all Microsoft Office software products required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Minimum keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute required.
• 10-key by touch required.

Responsibilities

• Provide work guidance and training to less experienced staff on existing or new processes.
• Call originating departments to verify information prior to issuing an invoice/other financial transactions on the computerized system.
• Compile activity and numeric information for inclusion in reports to management relative to Receivables/Cashiering activity.
• Handle complex problems and/or escalated issues and implement customized solution and independent closure.
• Identify system defects, report them, follow up to ensure resolution and understand workarounds to execute transactions.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices/other financial transactions in process, cross reference with the Order Entry system, identification of missing information and follow-up, verification that goods or services are delivered, adjustment for returns, and other activities.
• Assume responsibility and determine appropriate handling of requisitions, disbursements, journals of own and of Level 2 job classification that exceed their authorization limits.
• Supporting Documents have specific compliance requirements which are documented in the policies and procedures manuals. Occasionally there are items that are not specifically identified in the written policy and require management review. These items are required to be identified and brought to management's attention for direction. For example, items include identifying incorrect account numbers, dollar amounts, out of tolerances, incorrect supporting documents, etc.
• Post information into a financial system, such as General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Banking, Receivables, Cashiering, etc.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees