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Senior Accountant

Cox
$79,400.00 - $119,000.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), expense account

Feb 06, 2025
Cox Automotive is hiring a Senior Accountant. This position will serve as a key accounting partner within Electronic Vehicle Battery Solutions by performing general accounting tasks on a daily/Monthly basis, providing reconciliation and analysis assistance, delivering financial reports and performing accounting research. This position will be expected to gain a detailed understanding of accounting policies, P&L accounts, balance sheet accounts and some complex accounting topics. This position will sometimes be expected to review reports/results with Management. Internal employees who reside in a Cox Automotive hub or corporate location may be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts according to prescribed frequency to ensure balances are properly supported. Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement for all accounting processes, engaging process design conversations and making recommendations. Support the monthly financial close process by independently identifying and processing the necessary journal entries for EV Battery Solutions with adherence to the month-end deadline. Perform general ledger activities such as journal entries for allocations, accruals, prepaid and expense account reclassifications. Performing accounting research and conduct variance analysis on financial results to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes impacting completeness and accuracy of the financial statements. Partner with other departments to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presented. Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries. Ensure all accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Prepare Ad Hoc Analyses and complete projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting required) with 4+ years of accounting and finance experience. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience. Excellent knowledge of GAAP. Analytical mindset with proven ability to exercise judgment, analyze data, prepare financial reports and present results to Management Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with proven ability to influence others without authority Proven ability to work autonomously and meet multiple deadlines Excellent proficiency with financial software tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle and Blackline. Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization. Experience in the automobile, auction or software industry desirable USD 79,400.00 - 119,000.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. 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. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. About Cox Automotive At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today! About Cox Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page . Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. 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