Accountant III

Description

Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community?

At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.

Provides oversight and mentorship to team, ensuring application of generally accepted accounting principles to provide timely and accurate financial information to both Finance and Club management including preparation of financial reports, variance analysis (actual versus plan), and identification of trends. Provides technical accounting support to the Accounting group; prepares and reviews consolidated financial statements in accordance with the company's accounting policies and procedures; assists the Manager with the preparation of ad hoc reporting for executive management. Accountant III is the advanced level class in the AAA Accountant series. At this level, A3 staff performs complex, technical accounting work, works with complex accounting systems and prepares reports for the Directors, Controller and CFO. Employees will work independently and have responsibility for the most complex and technical professional accounting work. The team member has overall responsibility for overseeing assigned accounting activities and may supervise other professional, and clerical level staff. The Accountant III differs from the Accountant II as the advanced journey level performs the more difficult financial and accounting work; assume greater independence and latitude of professional judgment; and may lead/supervise staff performing accounting work. This leadership position performs related duties as assigned.

What you will do:

• Responsible for accounting activities related to fixed assets, property ownership and leasing, according to professional practice and Club policies. Prepare reports, ensures accuracy and timeliness, and conducts account reconciliations on a periodic basis. May focus on one or more of the functional areas of Fixed Asset/Property and/or Lease/Rental aspects, but cross training is part of the role.

• Primarily responsible for recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets. 

• Prepares and records monthly journal entries and accruals for Club as necessary for fixed assets, leases, property taxes, and other areas as requested.  Assists with annual budget preparation – compiles key assumptions and capital budget information, maintains lease level budgeting for all tenants, reviews and enters budget information into the accounting system, process estimates for miscellaneous income and specialty leasing.

• Audits and ensures accuracy of various databases

• Audit and prepare reconciliation of all accounts (i.e. work-order, etc.).

• Challenges and understands financial information so that issues are resolved, and financial results are properly recorded and presented.

• Coordinates with internal and external auditors for reviews and year-end audit.

• Performs variance analysis and timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

• Responsible for maintenance of the leasing database, preparing schedule of monthly payments to the lessors for accounts payable, preparing schedules of payments from lessees for accounts receivable, verification of payments from lessees in accordance with the lease agreements.  This includes lease, maintenance, common area and other charges as indicated in the lease documents. Manages, analyzes and audits tenant accounts to ensure they are billed correctly each month for all rental and additional charges per their lease and investigate and resolve all discrepancies.

• Develops reporting (periodic and forecasts), conducts analysis and make recommendations related to area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required

Experience

Experience in accounting, preferably in public accounting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

CPA or working towards designation preferred

AAA Northeast is proud of our diverse culture, fostered by the many talents, skills, passions, and expertise of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.