Staff Accountant - Remote
TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace and we are on a mission to make car buying and selling easy, transparent and efficient. We work to empower consumers with data, and foster connections with our network of Certified Dealers who share our belief that truth, transparency and fairness are the foundation to a great experience. We forge partnerships to power car buying programs for some of America’s most trusted brands. And we continually innovate to provide useful tools, research, market context and pricing transparency to help consumers feel empowered and confident all throughout their journey.
As consumers’ priorities and shopping habits shifted, so did we. We are building a modern day marketplace and invite you to come join the TrueCar Crew. You can have a real & direct impact on our journey as we continue to evolve and revolutionize the car buying and selling experience. We are seeking talented individuals who are excited by our mission to revolutionize & elevate the car buying & selling experience.
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about performing meaningful work in an environment that fosters professional development? Then we are looking for you! TrueCar seeks a highly motivated Staff Accountant with a positive attitude, analytical mind, and excellent interpersonal skills to support our ever-evolving business. The Staff Accountant will be an integral member of the TrueCar Accounting Crew, supporting TrueCar’s Finance & Accounting operations in a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment that provides opportunities to develop one’s professional, financial, and analytical skills.
How you will contribute to TrueCar’s success:
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of all monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, which includes the preparation of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
- Prepare monthly & quarterly analytics and fluctuation analyses
- Compile and analyze financial information to help with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements following US GAAP
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Coordinate with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to help ensure complete and accurate accounting in assigned areas
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for both internal and external audit requests
- Assist in the identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Assist in other areas of accounting and complete ad hoc projects as needed
Your Expertise:
- Accounting skills: Demonstrated ability to perform general ledger accounting tasks related to the month-end accounting close process to include journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis, as well as the proven ability to prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Communication skills: Clear and concise written and verbal communication; including the ability to effectively document procedures performed and analysis of results
- Capability to successfully operate independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines
- Learner mindset: Desire to be mentored and the ability to accept coaching and constructive feedback
- Demonstrated desire to improve processes
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
- Experiential knowledge of public companies is a plus
- Familiarity with Workday, Netsuite, Oracle, or SAP is a plus
- Experience in the Technology sector is a plus
Base salary range: $60,000 - $85,000
Your TrueCar Experience
As a crew member, you’ll be primarily based out of your home as a part of our Dynamic Workplace strategy. We provide additional benefits & perks to assist our crew members in having a sustainable home workstation including monthly internet/mobile phone service reimbursement and furniture & equipment for your space.
You will receive excellent benefits that include but aren’t limited to 100% employer-paid health/vision/dental premium, 401k with company contribution, equity, a wellness stipend program, and a learning & development reimbursement program. We recognize that everyone needs an occasional recharge, so we offer a flexible PTO policy for exempt TrueCar Crew along with a generous PTO accrual policy for non-exempt TrueCar Crew, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays. In short, we care deeply about our crew members and build employee-centric programs that prove it.
At TrueCar, we believe in the power of diversity to build a deeper understanding of our consumers and partners and drive innovation in our products. We welcome a workforce that reflects all the diversity of car-buying consumers. We encourage everyone interested in our company mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that is protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. In addition, TrueCar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
TrueCar does not accept unsolicited agency submissions.
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