Sr Financial Accountant

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Sr Financial Accountant
at Cars.com
Chicago, IL
ABOUT US:
At Cars.com, we help shoppers meet their perfect car match, and people find their perfect career match. As one of the top places to work in Chicago, according to The Chicago Tribune, Built-In Chicago and others, we pride ourselves on a culture of growth and innovation.
Cars.com has revolutionized the automotive industry for both shoppers and sellers through technology and solutions for buyers and sellers alike. We never shy away from a challenge, move fast, collaborate across functions to approach problems from every angle. We’ve built a culture that’s second-to-none and share core values that keep everyone working full-speed at the same goals with the same open, outcome-driven and bold attitudes.
Cars.com is a CARS brand. CARS includes the following brands: Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, DealerRater, FUEL, CreditIQ & Accu-Trade. Learn more
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About the Role:
The Senior, Financial Accountant is part of the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team. This role will contribute to the monthly close process, drive efficiencies, provide meaningful analysis, and support other departments. If you are looking to make your mark and put your stamp on an organization, this is the role for you! This position reports to the Manager, Financial Accounting.
This role will be primarily remote; however, located in the Chicago area and office visits may be required.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Prepares certain journal entries and account reconciliations related to complex or highly technical accounting areas during the monthly close process.
Participates in the internal and external financial reporting process, including preparation of certain aspects of the Company's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and quarterly earnings releases on Form 8-K.
Complete ad-hoc reports/requests such as technical accounting research, trend analysis, and other management-based requests.
Drives process improvements, system enhancements and development of analytical tools to support a more streamlined accounting function including better analytics.
Develops, implements and monitors corporate accounting policies.
Develops and delivers timely and insightful financial reporting to the Company’s business leaders.
Works with other departments across the Company to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements, as well as providing support on the accounting for certain transactions.
Responsible for the execution of certain internal controls over financial reporting that are integral to an effectively designed and operating internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Works with external and internal auditors to ensure the review and audit processes are efficient and effective.
Perform other duties and projects, as assigned, to assist the Finance organization.
Required Skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including senior leadership. Includes the ability to explain complex accounting and reporting issues to non-finance coworkers. Must possess a team orientated approach
High energy, positive, collaborative and approachable work style
Proven track ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the company
Strong, current technical knowledge of US GAAP accounting and SEC Reporting requirements.
Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley requirements from a compliance standpoint
Excellent judgment and proven problem-solving skills
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
3 years of recent financial reporting or accounting experience
Strong, current expertise in US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting rules and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Prior public accounting experience in a “Big 4” or “mid-tier” public accounting firm OR experience in a corporate accounting/reporting role
PeopleSoft experience
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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