Sr. Accountant/Financial Analyst

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

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Prepares in-depth financial analyses and research to support and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements. Analyzes and evaluates financial implications of business decisions or transactions on financial results. Researches, evaluates and interprets financial data using advanced and emerging financial techniques and tools. Develops and manipulates complex financial models for support and analysis of business initiatives. Works with departments to ensure an understanding of financial consequences resulting from various actions. Provides support for internal and external auditors by preparing complex analytical schedules, responding to inquiries, researching issues and implementing recommended changes. Develops, designs, tests and documents system changes or upgrades. Represents finance on corporate teams and initiatives. Provides support to various accounting activities including journal entries, analysis and reconciliation of complex, higher risk general ledger and bank accounts and/or bank accounting, variance explanations, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
Experience as a Financial Analyst/Accountant or similar position
Preparing and developing financial reports
Using automated accounting and/or management reporting systems
Preparing, analyzing and interpreting in-depth analyses of financial and or statistical data
Model development and manipulation using Microsoft Office products
Overseeing and guiding assigned individual deliverables to successful completion
Preparing high risk, complex bank account reconciliation and analysis
Preparing high risk account analysis and general ledger account reconciliations
Balancing of ledgers to supporting systems for high level, high risk processes
Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
Analyze complex financial data
Demonstrate decision making and problem solving
Derive actionable conclusions from analyzing data and information
Participate on project teams
Work independently
Multi-task
Work irregular or extended hours as required
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Nice To Haves

Experience in using automated accounting systems
Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Insurance Statutory Accounting Principles
Preparing complex journal entries
Preparing complex account analysis and general ledger reconciliations
Certified Public Accountant and/or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Tax
Experience using automated reconciliation software
Knowledge of AAA products and services
Experience in insurance accounting

Responsibilities

Prepares in-depth financial analyses and research to support and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements.
Analyzes and evaluates financial implications of business decisions or transactions on financial results.
Researches, evaluates and interprets financial data using advanced and emerging financial techniques and tools.
Develops and manipulates complex financial models for support and analysis of business initiatives.
Works with departments to ensure an understanding of financial consequences resulting from various actions.
Provides support for internal and external auditors by preparing complex analytical schedules, responding to inquiries, researching issues and implementing recommended changes.
Develops, designs, tests and documents system changes or upgrades.
Represents finance on corporate teams and initiatives.
Provides support to various accounting activities including journal entries, analysis and reconciliation of complex, higher risk general ledger and bank accounts and/or bank accounting, variance explanations, etc.

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