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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:
Competencies:
Requirements:
Experience:
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
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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Cox Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of pay plus an additional fixed 2% company contribution with immediate vesting and auto-enrollment via Vanguard. Legacy cohorts may have different retirement arrangements, but the enhanced match is emphasized as a current standard.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical options (Core PPO, Premium PPO, HDHP + HSA) and Kaiser in CA are available, with in-network preventive care covered at 100% and openly published 2026 plan details and premiums. The program lineup extends to pharmacy, dental, vision, telehealth, and condition-specific supports.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental leave, fertility coverage via Progyny, adoption assistance, and childcare/backup care resources complement flexible PTO and paid time off for voting, volunteering, and jury duty. These benefits are positioned to support employees across family life stages.
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What We Do
For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking. Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more. As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront. Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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