Senior Operations Accountant

Overview

Why AAA Life AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969. At AAA Life we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them – and their families – when we’re needed most.

By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us. We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive.

How You’ll Work Work Solution:
Hybrid

What You’ll Do As a Senior Operations Accountant
, you will perform complex accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the organization's financial operations. This role is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting life insurance cash processing, and ensuring daily accounting activities are completed accurately and on time. You will also partner across Finance, Information Technology, and other business areas to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and strengthen financial controls.

You'll partner with the Accounting Operations Manager and a collaborative accounting team to lead projects, implement system enhancements, provide technical guidance, and drive initiatives that improve automation, operational efficiency, and accounting processes. You'll leverage your accounting expertise to solve complex problems, strengthen financial controls, and serve as a trusted resource across the department.

Position Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations by monitoring key accounting activities, resolving issues, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and process effectiveness.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal business partners, departments, and financial institutions.
• Manage fixed asset and capital lease accounting, including monthly and quarterly reconciliations, accounting entries, and related reporting.
• Prepare recurring fixed asset schedules, management reports, and supporting documentation for leadership, governance reporting, and audit activities.
• Partner with Information Technology, Financial Analysis, and other business areas to support capital project accounting, expense allocations, and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze and support life insurance cash processing activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and completed in a timely manner.
• Lead or contribute to accounting projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen automation, operational efficiency, and internal controls.
• Support procurement and accounts payable system administration, helping ensure operational continuity and the accurate completion of key administrative responsibilities.
• Provide operational support for the Accounting Operations Manager by helping coordinate daily priorities and maintaining continuity of critical accounting activities.
• Review accounting reports, travel and entertainment expenses, credit card transactions, and tax-related filings to promote accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of issues.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting procedures, process documentation, and departmental operating guides to support consistency, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance to team members to support onboarding, learning, and the effective use of accounting systems and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve complex accounting issues, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate financial information to stakeholders.
• Communicate accounting information clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels to support informed decision-making and effective business partnerships.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in…