Senior Accountant - International

Cox; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid vacation

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Accountant - International based in Atlanta, GA, with a hybrid schedule. The role supports global accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting for multinational entities.

The ideal candidate has strong US GAAP knowledge, IFRS exposure, and experience with intercompany and statutory reporting. Collaboration with Tax, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and Operations is essential to improve processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Must have basis in month-end close and general accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with exposure to IFRS and other international standards.
• Ability to partner with Tax, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and Operations globally.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high levels of customer service and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close by preparing and posting journal entries or coordinating with offshore team members.
• Facilitate recording, reconciliation, and settlement of intercompany transactions across US and international entities.
• Perform accounting research and variance analysis to identify trends and explain fluctuations in financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure proper support, with or without offshore oversight.
• Analyze and explain differences between US GAAP and local statutory accounting.
• Lead preparation of PBC schedules and support for local statutory audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and offshore integration.
• Partner with International Accounting leadership and local teams to ensure accurate reporting and internal controls.
• Review and resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Ensure procedures comply with US GAAP and local standards.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and assist with special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS exposure

Intercompany accounting

Transfer pricing

Statutory reporting

Excel

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Master's degree

PhD

No degree with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Power BI

OneStream

BlackLine

Oracle EBS

NetSuite

Job description

About the position

The Senior Accountant - International is based in Cox Automotive’s Accounting Center of Excellence in Atlanta, Georgia, and supports the company’s global accounting operations. The role executes core accounting activities, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, accounting research, and support for accurate and complete financial results. It works closely with U.S. and international teams and collaborates with finance, tax, legal, treasury, FP&A, and operational teams.

The position requires a strong understanding of accounting policies, processes, and complex accounting topics. The Senior Accountant analyzes and reports financial information, communicates results and key findings to management, and contributes to process improvements, standardization, and internal control compliance. The position has a hybrid work option, with the ability to work remotely part of the week, and does not require travel. Compensation includes a base salary of $81,400–$122,000, with possible eligibility for an incentive program. Eligible employees may receive flexible paid vacation, holidays, wellness time, and other leave; additional benefits may include health insurance and retirement planning.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close by preparing and posting journal entries or coordinating with offshore team members.
• Facilitate recording, reconciliation, and settlement of intercompany transactions, including cross-charges, royalties, and management fees between U.S. and international entities.
• Perform accounting research and variance analysis to identify trends, assess estimates, and explain significant fluctuations affecting financial statement accuracy.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts at established intervals and ensure balances are properly supported, either independently or through oversight of offshore teams.
• Analyze and communicate differences between U.S. GAAP and local statutory accounting.
• Evaluate and document local accounting processes to promote standardization in alignment with Cox Automotive accounting policies and local statutory requirements.
• Lead preparation of PBC schedules and provide support for local statutory audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and offshore integration, to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with the Senior Manager of International Accounting and local teams to support internal control compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain accurate and consistent financial records.
• Ensure accounting procedures, records, and reporting comply with U.S. GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and complete projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, and/or Accounting with 4 or more years of accounting experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 2 or more years, a Ph.D. with 1 or more years, or no degree with 10 or more years of experience.
• Knowledge of month-end close processes and general accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with exposure to IFRS and other international accounting standards.
• Working knowledge of international tax concepts, intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to partner with Tax, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and Operations teams globally.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Ability to drive process improvements that strengthen controls, improve reporting accuracy, and increase close efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrated ability to use AI tools.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; the employer does not offer OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The company does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana drug test for this position; prohibited drug use at work or on company property or in company vehicles is not allowed.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA preferred.
• Two or more years of international operational accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Israeli GAAP is a plus.
• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of OneStream, BlackLine, Oracle EBS, and NetSuite is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible paid vacation, subject to job duties and company needs.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
• Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential 401(k) retirement planning benefits.
• Additional paid days off, which may include sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation, wellness days, and/or PTO.
• The position may be eligible for an incentive program.