[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Cox

Role Description

This position will serve as a financial partner within Cox Fleet by performing general accounting tasks on a daily basis for expense and balance sheet accounts, including providing reconciliation and analysis assistance. This position will be expected to gain a detailed understanding of several P&L accounts, balance sheet accounts, high volume journal entries and policies.

• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure balances are properly supported and explained.
• Independently collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve any reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
• Support the monthly fiscal close process by identifying and processing the necessary journal entries through collaboration with various business partners.
• Ensure accuracy and timelines with adherence to fiscal close processes and deadlines.
• Perform general ledger activities such as journal entries for accruals or expense account reclassifications.
• Review and analyze monthly activities for accuracy providing recommendations when opportunities for improvement are presented.
• Perform account research and analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
• Ensure all accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and adhere to the Company’s internal control framework.
• Prepare Ad Hoc Analyses and complete projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Business Administration or Accounting) and 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Analytical mindset with ability to analyze data and prepare financial reports.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines with limited supervision required.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, Blackline, and Copilot or other automation platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Experience in the automobile, Auction of software industry desirable.
• To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position.
• Possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

• Hourly base pay rate is in the range of $29.38 - $44.09/hour.
• The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.