Senior Accountant

Copart•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. Copart, Inc., is a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking to join the Accounting team at a fast-paced, growth-oriented company? Do you have experience working for a Big 4 public accounting firm or in publicly traded companies? If so, Copart would like to talk with you. We currently have a great opportunity available in our Dallas Headquarters office for a Senior Accountant. The position may provide future growth potential within accounting and other corporate departments.

Requirements

Master's degree in accounting, CPA or CPA eligible or equivalent experience
At least two (2) years of Big 4 public accounting or equivalent four (4) years’ experience with a publicly traded company
Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Excellent computer skills including advanced Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
Demonstrable strategic thinking, influencing, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships
Possess good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts, monthly journal entries
Responsible for maintaining the Company's fixed asset system for both financial reporting and tax use, tracking and validating construction in progress at our facilities and software development projects
Interacting with domestic and international accounting groups to maintain consistent accounting, and special projects, as needed.
Assist with preparation of our consolidated quarterly and annual public filings and other internal financial reports
Prepare and review the entering of general entries into the general ledger
Evaluate subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger
Perform all tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e., enter monthly journal entries, execute monthly closing entries, and execute month-end general ledger
Assist in reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy
Assist in special projects as needed