Staff Accountant

Cox Enterprises • Indianapolis, IN

16d • $29 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a financial partner within Cox Fleet, performing daily general accounting tasks for expense and balance sheet accounts, including reconciliation and analysis support. The role is expected to develop a detailed understanding of several P&L and balance sheet accounts, high-volume journal entries, and accounting policies. It supports monthly fiscal close, maintains accurate financial records, and ensures accounting procedures comply with GAAP and the Company’s internal control framework. The position is hybrid, with the ability to work remotely part of the week, and requires travel 5% of the time.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as Business Administration or Accounting, and 2 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree and up to 2 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized work habits.
• Analytical mindset and ability to analyze data and prepare financial reports.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, Blackline, and Copilot or other automation platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the automobile or auction software industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, ensure balances are properly supported and explained, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve reconciliation issues promptly.
• Support the monthly fiscal close by identifying and processing necessary journal entries in collaboration with business partners, while meeting accuracy and deadline requirements.
• Perform general ledger activities, including accrual journal entries and expense account reclassifications.
• Review and analyze monthly activities for accuracy and recommend improvements when opportunities arise.
• Research and analyze accounts to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
• Ensure accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to GAAP and the Company’s internal control framework.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and complete projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
• Potential sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation or wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level