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Cox Enterprises · 2 hours ago

Senior Accountant

Indianapolis IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $119K/yr

4+ years exp

Cox Automotive is a leading company in the automotive sector, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as a key financial partner within their Accounting Center of Excellence. This role involves performing general accounting tasks, providing reconciliation and analysis assistance, and delivering financial reports while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and GAAP.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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 assigned Solution Group or function with adherence to the month-end deadline

Support the monthly consolidation effort of non-integrated platforms into Oracle as needed

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)

Qualification

GAAP accounting principlesFinancial reportingAccounting researchOracleExcelAnalytical mindsetCustomer service skillsAutonomous workCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

BA/BS degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) with 4+ years of experience with accounting procedures, process and GAAP accounting principles. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1+ years of experience

Experience reconciling complex balance sheet accounts, supporting the monthly financial close process, and conducting accounting research

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience partnering with cross functional departments

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