Staff Accountant: Reconciliations & Close Expert

Cox Automotive; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Indianapolis is seeking a Financial Partner within Cox Fleet to support general accounting tasks, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist with the monthly close. The role requires handling high-volume journal entries and providing analysis of P&L and balance sheet accounts.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, collaborate with business partners, and contribute to process improvements while refining your understanding of internal controls and accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting with 2 years' related experience; or master's with up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' related experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Analytical mindset with ability to analyze data and prepare financial reports.
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, Blackline, Copilot).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts monthly and explain variances.
• Support monthly fiscal close by processing journal entries in collaboration with business partners.
• Perform general ledger activities including accruals and reclassifications.
• Review monthly activities and suggest improvements.
• Conduct account research to determine trends and significant changes.
• Investigate and correct errors in financial entries to maintain GAAP compliance.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and complete assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail oriented

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Blackline

Copilot

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Cox Automotive in Indianapolis is seeking a Financial Partner within Cox Fleet to support general accounting tasks, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist with the monthly close. The role requires handling high-volume journal entries and providing analysis of P&L and balance sheet accounts.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, collaborate with business partners, and contribute to process improvements while refining your understanding of internal controls and accounting policies.