Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AutoNation is an automotive retailer offering vehicles, financing, parts, and maintenance services through a nationwide dealership network. The Senior Accountant will support external financial reporting, consolidations, acquisitions, divestitures, SEC filings, audit coordination, technical accounting research, and related compliance activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review tie out of quarterly and annual financial reports to be filed with the SEC, including press releases, registration statements, MD&A, financial statements, and accompanying footnotes, and other supplemental information; and ensure such reports comply with GAAP and SEC reporting standards
- Assist with gathering financial information from various corporate and region departments, maintain quarterly reporting timetable, and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones
- Prepare various quarterly analyses including inventory valuation reserves and balance sheet roll forwards related to debt, equity, and fixed assets
- Record intercompany elimination journal entries as part of the month end consolidation process
- Assist with acquisition and divestiture accounting for newly acquired and divested stores, including analysis, journal entries, and related account reconciliations
- Prepare supporting workpapers for selected financial footnote and MD&A disclosures and ensure SOX compliance
- Assist in verifying the mathematical accuracy of financial data presented in SEC filings and press releases
- Assist in audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with external auditors
- Research and evaluate technical accounting issues and the related impact to the company's financial statements
- Assist with XBRL tagging
- Assist with preparation of various deliverables for Audit Committee
- Perform special accounting projects as assigned
Skills
- 4-year degree in accounting
- 2-3 years of related work experience
- Experience with public company/SEC reporting
- Strong understanding of financial statements and footnote disclosures
- Solid current working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and SEC regulations
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong time management, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, etc
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
- Participation in the DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
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