Senior Accountant - AutoNation

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to help develop new processes and functions for faster and more detailed financial data supporting AutoNation Mobile Service vision and strategy.

The perfect person for the job is excited to move fast, follow industry standards, think at scale, and loves technology and its benefits to supplement the financial reporting process. You will have the opportunity to learn from and work side by side with the CFO and Controller and help facilitate an ERP system implementation along with other system implementations (i.e. inventory management system) as part of a growing company and team.

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The Senior Accountant is relied upon to perform and/or oversee many of the accounting functions, including, but not limited to the following: 

• Month and end-year closing process 
• Accounts receivable and collections 
• Cash receipts 
• Capital assets 
• State taxes 
• Bank and general ledger reconciliations 
• Facilitating and executing audit requirements 
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

• Own: Many of the day to day and monthly financial reporting requirements.  
• Teach: Accounting principles, best practices and systems to colleagues to facilitate their development as the team continues to grow.  
• Learn: New technologies and tools to implement an efficient, detailed, accurate and compliant financial reporting process helping a fast growing company scale and spread across the US.  
• Improve: Any and all accounting process functions to automate, streamline and create efficiencies. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an experienced level of accounting and auditing skills and must be proficient in US GAAP with IFRS experience as a plus. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required. 

• Proven working experience as a Senior Accountant 
• High attention to detail  
• BS degree in Accounting 
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in accounting function 
• Extensive and current working knowledge of GAAP 
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks, NetSuite or Sage Intacct 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to demonstrate effective communication with a diverse group and multiple levels of the organization 
• Strong and proactive work ethic with the ability to work effectively in team and individual settings 

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.

• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear

• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.