Staff Accountant

OPENLANE•Carmel, IN

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

OPENLANE is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its Accounting team. The role performs a variety of accounting tasks, maintains accurate financial records, and supports the company’s financial operations. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and provides timely, accurate financial information to management. The position is hybrid at OPENLANE’s headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including GAAP.
Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite offerings, and accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience with month-end and year-end closing processes.
CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing financial statements and analyzing variances.
Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.
Process and verify expense reports for compliance with company policies and guidelines.
Assist with annual budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Prepare audit schedules and support external audits.
Maintain knowledge of accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
Participate in initiatives to improve and streamline accounting procedures.
Provide accurate and timely financial information to management as requested.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options in the US
Immediately vested 401(k) with company match in the US or RRSP with company match in Canada
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
Paid maternity and paternity leave in the US
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D in the US
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer-paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Internal promotion opportunities, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement