What’s Under the Hood
DriveTime Family of Brands includes in-house financing and servicing through Bridgecrest, which is one of the country’s leading financial servicing providers. Bridgecrest services roughly $25+ billion in finance receivables for DriveTime and other third parties. We service auto loans across a wide credit spectrum with the intent of creating a strong path to vehicle ownership for our customers.
That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?
In short, as a Staff Accountant II, you will perform key functions within the accounting segment and will have broad general exposure to accounting segments and functions. Working under the direction of Senior Accountants and the Controllers, you will prepare and record journal entries, prepare month-end reconciliations and analysis, and assist in data compilation and validation for special projects.
In long, our Staff Accountants II are responsible for:
Prepare monthly reconciliation for bank accounts and other assigned accounts working with business partners to obtain support for any reconciling items
Book appropriate recurring journal entries as well as any monthly required clean up entries
Monitor aged cash receipts for assigned stores to ensure timely resolution
Completing month-end closing responsibilities
Supporting external and internal auditors with quarterly reviews and annual audits (pulling and providing audit support)
Interact with internal customers by providing monthly reporting and answering funding inquiries.
Assisting in variance analysis on account balances on a month-over-month basis for leadership.
So, What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.
Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base? If so, this could be the role for you.
The Specifics.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
1-3 years’ overall experience in accounting.
Must possess the ability to perform duties independently
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Nice to Haves.
Licensed CPA.
Accounting audit experience.
General Ledger experience.
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
- Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 1-3 years overall experience in accounting.
- Ability to perform duties independently.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Licensed CPA.
- Accounting audit experience.
- General Ledger experience.
DriveTime Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DriveTime and has not been reviewed or approved by DriveTime.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple plan options, 24/7 telehealth access, and company‑paid life insurance, with wellness resources integrated into the offering. Affordability and access features are emphasized, reinforcing the overall strength of the healthcare package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program includes an employer match under a safe‑harbor style structure. The design provides a straightforward path for retirement savings as part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is available to full‑time employees and grows with tenure, alongside paid parental leave. Time‑off policies are positioned as a core element of the package rather than a minimal add‑on.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country. With more than 125 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 15 inspection centers across the nation, our 4,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms.
