Senior Accountant

Driven Brands Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Driven Brands, based in North Carolina, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage vendor payments, member contracts, cash matching, journal entries, and month-end reporting under the Senior Manager of Accounting.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of GAAP. You will collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams to ensure timely, accurate close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• ERP data analysis experience (SalesForce and Oracle preferred) or similar systems.
• Proficient with Excel including pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments timely.

Responsibilities

• Own GL accounts and ensure accuracy, GAAP compliance, and consistency.
• Ensure vendors are paid timely and maintain required documentation.
• Match cash activity, including member and vendor payments.
• Perform month-end/quarter-end close activities and prepare supporting schedules.
• Reconcile and maintain integrity of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Create/modify accounting entries and maintain workpapers per GAAP and policies.
• Document internal controls and complete close checklist.
• Collaborate with accounting team and other departments.
• Respond to internal customers’ requests from accounting, finance, and operations.
• Assist with member contracts and billing questions.
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Company:Driven Brands

Driven Brands is North America's largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We're a launchpad - for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things.

Every day, we fuel the pursuit - for our customers chasing life's moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.

Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities.

Because at Driven Brands, we're not just fixing cars. We're building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what's possible - together.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a range of accounting processes including vendor payments, member contracts, cash matching, journal entries, account reconciliations, month end reporting, and ad hoc requests. This role will report directly to the Senior Manager of Accounting.

How You Will Own It

• Take ownership of assigned GL accounts and ensure accuracy, understanding, and consistency of application and compliance with GAAP
• Responsible for ensuring vendors are paid timely and acquiring adequate documentation for controls purposes (Invoice, approvals, W-9s, Bank letters, etc.)
• Responsible for matching cash activity during the month, including matching member payments coming in and vendor payments going out, along with transfer and sweep activity.
• Responsible for performing various/month end/quarter end close activities to meet accounting close deadlines. These include, but are not limited to, journal entry preparation and submission and preparation of appropriate support
• Reconcile and maintain the integrity of the assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Create, upload, and modify accounting entries into accounting system and maintain workpapers in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures
• Document internal controls surrounding the tasks performed to ensure completion of close checklist
• Establish productive relationships within the accounting team and other departments
• Provide accurate and timely responses to requests from internal customers including accounting, finance, and operations
• Assist with member contracts, including ensuring the accuracy of billing contracts and answering questions about member accounts.
• Assist with other ad-hoc project as necessary

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience obtaining and analyzing data from an ERP system (SalesForce and Oracle experience preferred, but not required)
• Proficient with Excel (including experience with pivot tables)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Candidate should be effective in time management of schedule
• Ability to multi-task while working on a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well on a team and a positive disposition
• Ability to follow instruction, complete assignments in a timely manner

Added Fuel If You Have

• Oracle Cloud Experience
• SalesForce experience
• Active CPA license, pursuing CPA
• Knowledge of US GAAP Standards and SOX Compliance

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Position Location

North Carolina

Compensation Range

$70,200.00 - $125,400.00

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.