Staff Accountant I - DriveTime

Company Overview

DriveTime Family of Brands has expanded to include Verde Outdoor Media (VOM). VOM is committed to providing effective outdoor media solutions and exceptional customer service to out-of-home (OOH) advertisers and operators. Since its formation in 2021, Verde Outdoor Media has focused its efforts on expansion opportunities, recently acquiring a legacy OOH company in the Midwest and partnering with seasoned operators in the Mid-and South-Atlantic.

Position Overview

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant I is responsible for managing the timely and accurate application of customer and vendor payments. In addition, the Staff Accountant I is responsible for daily cash reconciliations and generalized journal entry transactions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Verifies and reconciles daily deposits.
• Performs research on accounts as needed.
• Posts and reconciles payment corrections after ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
• Records customer and vendor payments into the Company’s ERP systems.
• Reconciles daily cash through bank reconciliation.
• Researches unidentified checks in the GL.
• Prepare journal entries for non-customer cash deposits.
• Prepares misc. journal entries per management’s guidance.
• Receive invoices and verify accuracy of information throughout our different systems.
• Enter invoices into Accounts Payable systems.
• Approve payment batches.
• Maintain and file all appropriate documentation.
• Reconcile Vendor Statements and assists with 1099s.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize/re-prioritize multiple projects and/or deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.

Education and Experience:

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience will also be considered (1-2 years) or relevant internship experience.
• Proficient in 10 key by touch.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with basic Excel skills.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• 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!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

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!