General Accountant

AAA•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$28 - $38

About The Position

General Accountant The Automobile Club of Southern California is seeking a General Accountant to support our Motor Club Accounting team processing invoices, preparing journal entries and month end close. What You’ll Do: Prepare and understand recurring and non-recurring journal entries, research and resolve reporting errors or discrepancies timely. Perform monthly analysis of expense and revenue variances to budget. Perform monthly reconciliations timely and accurately. Investigate and resolve reconciling items. Perform other month end duties and assist in the preparation of financial reports and data required on a timely basis. Prepare quarterly cost allocation studies Assist in identifying and documenting processes and procedures. Work cross-functionally with other team members to gain understanding of business and data requirements to ensure general ledger balances are correct, transactions are classified properly and reported accurately. Perform ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned or required. Process payments to vendors timely Assist management in ad hoc projects What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 1-2 years of progressive and relevant accounting experience. Experience working in a fast paced and heavy deadline driven environment. Large ERP system experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and with different departments within the organization. Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring high-quality work and minimizing errors. Independent Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze challenges independently and devise effective solutions. Initiative and Proactivity: A proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities, always seeking opportunities to improve processes and contribute to team success. #LI-DF1 The starting pay range for this position is: $28.19 - $37.55 Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance. . Remarkable benefits: • Health coverage for medical, dental, vision • 401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension • Tuition assistance • PTO for community volunteer programs • Wellness program • Employee discounts Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team. “Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.” AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). 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

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
1-2 years of progressive and relevant accounting experience.
Experience working in a fast paced and heavy deadline driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and with different departments within the organization.
Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring high-quality work and minimizing errors.
Independent Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze challenges independently and devise effective solutions.
Initiative and Proactivity: A proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities, always seeking opportunities to improve processes and contribute to team success.

Nice To Haves

Large ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and understand recurring and non-recurring journal entries, research and resolve reporting errors or discrepancies timely.
Perform monthly analysis of expense and revenue variances to budget.
Perform monthly reconciliations timely and accurately.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items.
Perform other month end duties and assist in the preparation of financial reports and data required on a timely basis.
Prepare quarterly cost allocation studies
Assist in identifying and documenting processes and procedures.
Work cross-functionally with other team members to gain understanding of business and data requirements to ensure general ledger balances are correct, transactions are classified properly and reported accurately.
Perform ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
Process payments to vendors timely
Assist management in ad hoc projects