Staff Accountant

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
Hybrid
29-44 Hourly
Junior
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Building a better future for this generation and the next.
The Role
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, prepare and post journal entries, support fiscal close, analyze account activity, investigate discrepancies, ensure GAAP compliance, produce ad-hoc analyses, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

USD 29.38 - 44.09 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is in the range of $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.
Benefits:
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting and 2 years' related experience (alternatively master's + up to 2 years, or 6 years' experience)
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP
  • Highly detail oriented and organized
  • Analytical mindset with ability to analyze data and prepare financial reports
  • Strong time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines with limited supervision
  • 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 in the automobile, auction, or software industry
  • Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, Georgia
30,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

Cox Enterprises is a family-owned enterprise spanning 125+ years of innovation. Through our diverse network of businesses, our people are shaping the future with bold thinking, cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. Across a range of industries — including automotive, agriculture, cleantech, journalism and more — we’re building a better future for this generation and the next. Make your mark at Cox!

Why Work With Us

Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a community of kind, grounded individuals who work together to drive positive change across vital industries. At Cox, employees experience meaningful work, great benefits, work-life balance and a supportive team environment, plus ample opportunities for career growth across our family of businesses.

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