What’s Under The Hood
DriveTime Family of Brands includes in-house financing and servicing through Bridgecrest, which is one of the country’s leading financial servicing providers. Bridgecrest services roughly $17 billion in finance receivables for DriveTime and other third parties. We service auto loans across a wide credit spectrum with the intent of creating a strong path to vehicle ownership for our customers.
That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?
In short, as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for understanding accounting concepts required to maintain the general ledger, supporting subsidiary ledgers and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You are technically minded and understand more technical areas of general ledger accounting. You will be responsible for preparation and recording of complex journal entries and schedules, highly involved in year-end budgeting process as well as monthly business reporting. This supervisory role will include the review of accounting topics, accounting records of a rapidly growing portfolio, and general reconciliations with an emphasis on the ability to manage the planning, performance, presentation and completion of special projects.
In long, our Senior Accountants are responsible for:
- Key point of contact within area of responsibility for the month-end close process.
- Review and approve technical journal entries and monthly reconciliations for items such as financed receivables of a $14B+ serviced portfolio (includes servicing of third-party portfolios), capital market financing, general accruals, intercompany financial statements, revenue recognition, etc. to ensure accurate accounting records in compliance with GAAP.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A team and other areas of the business to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis across several business segments.
- Assist in preparation and communication of various ad-hoc and routine management reports.
- Research accounting guidance as needed and provide recommendations for technical accounting treatment.
- Validate, test, and support the creation of accounting and financial models for revenue/cost recognition.
- Communicate operational expenditure performance to corporate leadership.
- Support external and internal auditors with quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Evaluate and improve upon existing accounting processes, policies, and reporting.
- System Upgrades - assist with implementation of new ERP system for loan servicing and accounting systems.
So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?
- Organization and time management skills in spades. You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
- Killer analytical and reporting abilities. You’ll need the capability to analyze financial data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.
- A mind for the details.
- Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.
- Collaborative contributor. You need the ability to coordinate and supervise staff while remaining an individual contributor to the team.
- Intellectual curiosity. You constantly ask why.
- Operate autonomously. This isn’t a “hold your hand” kind of role.
The Specifics.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 4+ years’ overall experience within accounting/finance. With a minimum of 2 years in a purely accounting role.
- Team management or leadership experience.
- Strong general understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Advanced Excel skills.
Nice to Haves.
- Licensed CPA.
- Heavy general ledger experience with technical accounting concepts.
- Accounting audit experience.
- Experience with technical accounting in a $500M+ company.
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage.
- Growth Opportunities.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Wellness Program.
- Competitive pay.
- In-House Gym.
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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