Company

Cox Automotive - USAFinanceAccountant IIIndividual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekYes, 5% of the timeDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $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.

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.

Duties:

• 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.

• Supports 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.

Competencies:

• Focus on Customer - Promoting and living customer service as a value. Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer’s needs are a driving force behind priorities, decisions, processes, and activities.

• Drive Results - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and sense of urgency for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

• Develop Self and/or Others - Planning and supporting the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively.

• Champion Change - Actively engaging and supporting change and innovation by communicating the future-state, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

• Value Others - Gaining other people’s trust by “doing the right thing”, demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, supporting an inclusive work environment and acting in accordance with legal, moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines in support of our values.

Requirements:

• 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.

Experience:

• 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. 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.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.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.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.