Staff Accountant III

What’s Under the Hood Drive Time  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 $25+ billion in finance receivables for Drive Time 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 Staff Accountant, you will perform key functions within the accounting segment and will have broad general exposure to accounting segments and functions. Working under the direction of Senior Accountants and the Controllers, you will prepare and record journal entries, prepare month-end reconciliations and analysis, and assist in data compilation and validation for special projects and significant accounting  long, our Staff Accountants are responsible for:

Preparing monthly reconciliations and journal entries for items such as cash, fixed assets, payroll, prepaids, general accruals, etc.

Completing month-end closing responsibilities.

Researching accounting guidance and make recommendations where necessary.

Assisting in preparation and communication of management reports.

Supporting external and internal auditors with quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Work on process improvement, documentation, and control implementation.

Interact with customers by providing monthly reporting, answering inquiries, and helping with special projects.

Assisting in variance analysis on performance to budget and performance to forecasts.

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… then… re-prioritize again.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills - the ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences.

Killer analytical and reporting abilities. You’ll need the capability to analyze financial data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.

Detail-oriented. Okay we know it’s on about every job description – but we really mean it!

The Specifics.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
2-3 years’ overall experience in accounting.

Working Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Intermediate Excel skills.

Nice to Haves.

Licensed CPA.Accounting audit experience.

General Ledger experience.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.

Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! Drive Time Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.

But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.

Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, Drive Time Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.

Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.

Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!

Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!

Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.

Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard!…