Senior Accountant

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.  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   preparing   and   recording   complex journal entries and schedules, highly involved in year-end budgeting   processes,   ad hoc projects,   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   servicing   receivables of a $ 30 B+ serviced portfolio (includes servicing of third-party portfolios),   expense allocations across our various entities and 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.   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,   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.   Okay,   we know “detail-oriented” is   on   every job description – but we really mean it!    Plays well with others.   You will be working in a high-functioning team environment .    We work together   in order to   win together.   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 .    You’re   never satisfied with just doing the   work,   you want to know why you do what you do .    You are not afraid to dive deep   to understand   complex subjects.   Operate auto nomously .   This   isn’t   a “ hold   your hand”   kind of role .  We give you autonomy to be creative in your space and do your   thing .  We need an individual that is self-motivated to get the work done and get the work done well.   The Specifics:   Must have a   Bachelor's degree in   A ccounting   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.   Strongly Preferred :   Licensed CPA.   Heavy general ledger experience with technical accounting concepts   Public a ccounting audit experience.   Familiarity with AI and automation tools in accounting, with a proactive mindset toward learning and   leveraging   emerging technologies to enhance processes and decision-making.   Experience with technical accounting in a $500M+ company.   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! DriveTime 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, DriveTime 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 profe