Junior Staff Accountant

Founded in 2002 American Auto Shield is headquartered in CO, we specialize in 3rd party administration, providing nationwide coverage and claims services for vehicle and home service contracts offered through dealers, agents, direct marketers, membership organizations and lenders.

We continue to experience tremendous growth, which equates to fantastic opportunities for our employees. The Jr. Staff Accountant is a hands-on role that reports to the Manager – Accounting Operations and will jump in and own the operational accounting activities, E.g., cash reconciliations, A/P, and other duties as assigned, for American Auto Shield and related companies. We are looking for a go-getter who is eager to learn “what right looks like” in a full-cycle accounting system and has a sound understanding of accounting principles.

Our five values are the heartbeat of American Auto Shield. These values are integrity, respectful, accountable, collaborative, and innovative.

The Junior Staff Accountant earns competitive compensation from $60,000-$70,000*

This is a ONSITE position in our Lakewood, CO or St. Peters, MO office. 

What You Will Do in This Role

• Responsible for daily accounts payable functions including reconciling vendor statements, coding, and entering invoices, and monitoring the AP email inbox.
• Process voids and reissue requests for claims payments.
• Coding and verifying company credit card charges, and employee expense reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist vendors and employees seeking information regarding invoices, payments, etc.
• Prepare detailed general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist Senior Accountant in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Enter and maintain journal entries in QuickBooks.
• Update and maintain vendor records in accounts payable system.
• Reconcile the AP Aging and research outstanding payables.
• Process seller commissions.
• Process annual 1099’s for multiple entities.
• Reconcile the uncashed check report and complete the escheatment process.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic files of all documents consistent with the Company’s document retention policy.  
• Work on special projects as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Join Our Team

• Sound understanding of accounting principles, including amortization of prepaids and fixed assets.
• Strong experience in Accounts Payable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand complex business operations and related financial flow.
• Sound understanding of financial statements, journal entries and chart of accounts.
• Familiarity with intercompany transactions.
• Familiarity with processing annual 1099’s.
• Experience with accounting systems. Quick Books and Bill.Com experience is a plus.
• Experience with expense reporting platforms. Fyle experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with sales & use tax.

Required Education/Certifications

• Accounting degree or two years of suitable accounting experience preferred.

Why work for us?
We are excited to provide:

• Competitive compensation from $60,000-$70,000*
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account
• 401 (k) – company matches 4%- fully vested when eligibility starts**
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee recognition program
• Satisfaction of work with a highly skilled team that makes a big impact company-wide

Job Location

Lakewood, CO or St. Peters, MO

*Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.
**Eligible the first of the month after the 1st 90 days