Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Sr Accountant

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

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.

Job Description

Cox Automotive is hiring a Senior Accountant on the Fixed Asset Accounting Team. This position serves as a financial partner within the Cox Automotive Accounting Center of Excellence, focusing on general accounting responsibilities related to property, plant, and equipment (PP&E). The role involves managing expense and balance sheet accounts, preparing journal entries, and performing detailed reconciliations and financial analysis. A strong understanding of time-tracking processes, P&L and balance sheet accounts, and company accounting policies is essential. The position requires increasing independence, with guidance provided primarily for complex issues and periodic oversight from a Senior Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform various month-end close responsibilities including closure of the project accounting and fixed asset subledgers, preparing consolidated fixed asset rollforwards, and preparation of monthly capital spend reporting

CAPEX/OPEX project delineations

Fixed Assets lifecycle management

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to fixed assets.

Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and accounting standards.

Provide direction to offshore team related to journal entries and account reconciliations

Proactively identify opportunities for improvement of all accounting processes, engaging process design conversations, and making recommendations.

Partner with other departments to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presented

Ensure all accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Perform accounting research and conduct variance analysis on financial results to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes impacting completeness and accuracy of financial statements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance and/or Accounting preferred) with 4+ years of accounting/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. Non-degreed candidates will have 8+ years of accounting/finance experience.

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Analytical mindset with proven ability to exercise judgement, analyze data and prepare financial reports

Experience in fixed assets strongly preferred

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with proven ability to influence others

Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization and to deliver high levels of customer service

Excellent oral and written communication

Experience working with minimal direction as well as being resourceful and independent in solving problems

Problem solving and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail

Proficiency with financial software tools including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Oracle, Blackline and Hyperion/OneStream

Drug Testing

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. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the 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

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.