Staff Accountant III

Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work with three on-site days

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

In-house gym

Casual dress (jeans)

Paid time off

Job summary

Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant III to support general accounting functions, month-end close, and reporting. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in special projects under the direction of senior accountants and controllers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and collaboration with internal teams and auditors. A hybrid work setup is offered with three on-site days per week, supporting growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reconciliations and journal entries for items such as cash, fixed assets, payroll, prepaids, general accruals, etc.
• Completing month-end closing responsibilities.
• Researching accounting guidance and making recommendations where necessary.
• Assisting in preparation and communication of management reports.
• Supporting external and internal auditors with quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Work on process improvement, documentation, and control implementation.
• Interact with customers by providing monthly reporting, answering inquiries, and helping with special projects.
• Assisting in variance analysis on performance to budget and performance to forecasts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical and reporting abilities

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant III

What's Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands includes in-house financing and servicing through Bridgecrest, which is one of the country's leading financial servicing providers. Bridgecrest services roughly $25+ billion in finance receivables for DriveTime and other third parties. We service auto loans across a wide credit spectrum with the intent of creating a strong path to vehicle ownership for our customers.

In short, as a Staff Accountant III, you will perform key functions within the accounting segment and will have broad general exposure to accounting segments and functions. Working under the direction of Senior Accountants and the Controllers, you will prepare and record journal entries, prepare month-end reconciliations and analysis, and assist in data compilation and validation for special projects and significant accounting models.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reconciliations and journal entries for items such as cash, fixed assets, payroll, prepaids, general accruals, etc.
• Completing month-end closing responsibilities.
• Researching accounting guidance and making recommendations where necessary.
• Assisting in preparation and communication of management reports.
• Supporting external and internal auditors with quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Work on process improvement, documentation, and control implementation.
• Interact with customers by providing monthly reporting, answering inquiries, and helping with special projects.
• Assisting in variance analysis on performance to budget and performance to forecasts.

What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

Organization and time management skills in spades. You'll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize, etc.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - the ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences.
• Killer analytical and reporting abilities. You'll need the capability to analyze financial data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.
• Detail-oriented.

Specifics

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2-3 years overall experience in accounting.
• Working Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Nice to Haves

• Licensed CPA.
• Accounting audit experience.
• General Ledger experience.
• #LI-HL1

Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with a minimum of three days on-site a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage - DriveTime covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums.
• 401(K).
• Company paid life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Growth Opportunities: roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness Program - self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities.
• In-House Gym.
• Smart-Casual Dress - jeans.
• Paid Time Off - wellness days, holidays, and other personal time.

DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process.

We are headquartered in Tempe, AZ, and Dallas, TX, but our impact stretches nationwide.

At the DriveTime Family of Brands, we don't just sell cars - we create opportunities, improve lives, and have fun doing it. Through DriveTime, Bridgecrest, SilverRock, and GoFi, we're shaking up the pre-owned car industry with fresh ideas, cutting-edge tech, and over 20 years of know-how.

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.

90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified!

We're looking for someone with DRIVE, who loves solving challenges and wants to make a real impact. If you've got DRIVE, love solving challenges, and want to make a real impact, your next adventure starts here. Buckle up - your career journey with us is about to take off!