Staff Accountant

ADE ADESA Inc; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K or RRSP with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer day

Job summary

OPENLANE, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close processes. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

The role integrates with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, Google Suite, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency with Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closings with financial statements analysis.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and other accounts.
• Process and verify expense reports in accordance with policies.
• Assist in annual budgets and forecasts with insights for management.
• Support audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values: Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate. Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience. Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition. Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting the overall financial operations of the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

You Will:

• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable transactions.
• Assist in month‑end and year‑end closing processes, including preparation of financial statements and analysis of variances.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts on a regular basis.
• Process and verify expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure proper recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide support during external audits.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline and enhance accounting procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management as requested.

Location: This role will be hybrid in our Carmel, Indiana Headquarters.

Must Have’s:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite offerings, and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice to Have’s:

• Experience with month‑end and year‑end closing processes is a plus.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining CPA is a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
• Employer-paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

OPENLANE makes wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Our end‑to‑end platform serves the remarketing needs of the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions. We’re a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing. We’re an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower our customers with clear, actionable insights. And we’re an auction company powering the world’s most advanced digital used vehicle marketplaces. In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries. OPENLANE continues to make investments in innovation, strategic acquisitions and integrations to better serve our customers. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers.

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