Senior Accounting Associate

AAA Mountain West Group • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Accounting Associates are responsible for a variety of payment related tasks; verifying billing, ensuring compliance with company policies, identifying and correcting questionable entries of all levels of complexity.

Requirements

• Ability to extract and compile data from several sources; providing basic analyses
• Knowledge of business, accounting or commercial protocols and procedures
• Sound interpersonal communication skills in order to convey complex and detailed information in a clear manner - both verbally and in writing
• In-depth understanding of the business unit's applications. Able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, as needed
• Coaching and mentoring skills to assist lower level staff
• 3-5 years relevant work experience
• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in related (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Identifies items for adjustments, provides data for the verification of internal consistency, completeness and mathematical accuracy of moderately complex account documents; makes adjustments as needed.
• Processes corrections and cancellations within system application and ensures proper authorization.
• Receives, logs and posts financial data to manual and computerized systems. Ensures revenues/payments are accounted for and posted according to established internal procedures and customer policy.
• Researches and resolves any issues with discrepancies in payments, follows up on delinquent transactions.
• Analyzes and audits various accounts of all levels of complexity and volume.
• Posts and balances subsidiary ledgers and system output reports to the General Ledger. Balances complex General Ledger accounts.
• Prepares internal management reports, as well as standardized and specialized reports. Reconciles and analyzes financial statements.
• Generates standard reports for a variety of financial accounting and billing support activities required for audit review.
• Acts as a resource to lower level Associates; helps mentor staff in meeting established standards in customer service and work quality.
• May provide subject matter expertise for production problem resolution and system changes.
• Communicates issues at all levels of complexity regarding errors, procedure violations and discrepancies with all levels of management.

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees