Senior Accounting Associate

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Tampa, FL

The Auto Club Group

AAA was founded over 100 years ago for the purpose of lobbying for driver and passenger rights, fair laws and safer vehicles — all to better promote the love of the open road and the adventure of driving. Since then, AAA has grown to over 50 million members strong, while providing valuable membership services such as roadside assistance. Additionally, AAA has broadened its horizons to include all types of travel-related services, as well as offer a variety of insurance and financial products and services. Today’s AAA is a national federation comprised of more than 50 individual clubs throughout the United States and Canada. Whether you’re traveling around the world or to the corner grocery store, planning a honeymoon or weekend road trip, learning to drive or in need of a battery boost, the best way to begin your journey is with AAA. http://michigan.aaa.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 9 million members and customers across 11 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.&nbsp;<br /> <p><strong><u>Work Environment</u></strong><strong><u>:</u></strong></p> <p>Works in a temperature controlled office environment.</p> The Auto Club Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a base salary with performance based incentives; medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), generous time off, a complimentary AAA Membership and much more!
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Performs accounting functions related to the preparation, maintenance and/or reconciliation of a variety of subsidiary and general ledger accounts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Works closely with the&nbsp;Claims Department to support their issuing of payments to vendors and claimants in an efficient and accurate manner.</li> <li>Analyzes computer output to determine discrepancies and errors and initiates corrective action to ensure integrity of ledger systems.&nbsp;Verifies account balances are reported accurately and that reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis.&nbsp;</li> <li>Allocates operating expenses and maintains accounting records; compiles data and prepares periodic reports as directed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Responsible for the complete and accurate setup of new Claims vendors in the system. Reviews reports on a monthly basis to identify vendor information errors and makes necessary corrections in the system.</li> <li>Prints Claims checks daily and reviews prior to mailing to minimize errors. Ensures disbursements are made in accordance with vendor /corporate terms.&nbsp;</li> <li>If necessary, researches inquiries from vendors, sales, and/or service personnel regarding payment status of issued checks; determines status and initiates replacement check process in accordance with established control procedures.</li> <li>Reconciles accounting ledgers and other documents to supporting subsidiary systems and resolves discrepancies and informs appropriate personnel of inconsistencies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Receives and deposits miscellaneous checks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Researches non-coded checks to determine correct accounting detail and prepares audit schedules for use in internal and independent audits.</li> <li>Assists management or senior staff in developing and maintaining job documentation and procedures and the resolution of problems affecting reconciliations with other departments, employees and/or banks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Researches and responds to inquiries concerning account status from vendors, members, and/or insured.&nbsp;</li> <li>Responds to questions/concerns relative to operating expense reports as requested.</li> <li>Provides same day turnaround on rush documents.</li> <li>May respond to customer, agent, and/or management inquiries regarding billing related issues, invoices, cash receipts, commission related payments, process premium refunds, etc.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications:</u></strong></div> <ul> <li>Well-organized with the ability to multi-task and work independently</li> <li>Takes ownership of the work with the desire to do the best job possible</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)</li> <li>Customer-service oriented</li> <li>Experience using&nbsp;PeopleSoft General Ledger</li> <li>Basic understanding&nbsp;of Insurance Claims process&nbsp;</li> </ul> <div> <p><strong><u>Required Qualifications:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Intermediate college level coursework in Accounting or Finance or a minimum of two years Accounting work&nbsp;experience</div> </li> </ul> <div>Accounting work experience (if applicable) in/with:</div> <ul> <li>Basic data processing</li> <li>Automated accounting systems</li> <li>Spreadsheet software</li> <li>High volume invoice data entry</li> <li>Researching invoices and payments</li> <li>Working with an integrated A/P &ndash; Purchasing system</li> </ul> <div>Ability to:</div> <ul> <li>Accurately perform mathematical calculations - adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, percentages, etc.</li> <li>Accurately operate a 10 key calculator</li> <li>Accurately type 35 wpm</li> <li>Communicate effectively both orally and in writing</li> <li>Research and analyze financial data</li> </ul> <p>Willingness to work irregular hours as required.</p> </div>