Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Sr Accountant

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Sr. Accountant is a key financial accounting partner that ensures proper accounting primarily for the accounting of debt instruments held centrally at CEI. This position will require a thorough understanding of accounting for debt instruments, as well as lease and equity accounting. This will include roll forward reporting and disclosures, reconciliations, and monthly balance sheet review processes. This position will require work in partnership with various CEI and CCI departments including finance, treasury, AP, and supply chain. This position will sometimes be expected to review reports/results with Management.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounting Duties:

Help lead the accounting for debt instruments for CEI and CCI, including the month-end close processes specific to debt-related transactions and ensuring accurate and timely reportingAssist with the lease accounting monthly close process for all divisions by independently reviewing new lease documents and adding initial ASC 842 accounting schedules in the system, updating existing schedules for modifications, terminations and related itemsPerform variance analysis on financial results to determine significant changes impacting the financial statements (monthly & quarterly BS review)Assist with various audits including pension, other benefit plans, etcReview lease clearing accounts’ monthly activity, for any discrepanciesReview Balance Sheet reconciliations for CCI GL accounts, to ensure balances are properly supported and explained, independently researching and working with business partners to resolve any reconciliation issues in a timely mannerPrepare and record manual journal entries as needed for all divisionsReview recurring JE’s annually for any adjustments neededPrepare monthly rollforwards for DebtPrepare monthly Interest Expense & Accr Interest reconciliationRecord monthly JE’s to eliminate intercompany debt and interestRecord JE’s for new debt issuance & amortization of debt issuance costs. Track costs for Cash Flow purposesAnalyze ST-LT liabilities monthly and adjust for any changes in current periodAssist with requests from Auditors and Tax Department for all divisionsPartner with Financial Reporting to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presentedReview, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entriesDetermine proper GL Acct coding for CEI intercompany transactionsCreate process documentation for any new processes. Adjust existing process documentation to reflect any changes in current processesProvide support to key finance and business partners related to questions around month-end entries, accounting for projects, and other topicsProactively identifies opportunities for improvement of accounting processesVarious ad hoc accounting and reporting duties

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field. 

Experience:

2+ ASC 470 debt accounting experience required, ASC 842 lease accounting experienceStrong knowledge of Oracle Financials, Blackline Systems & OneStream, Office 365 suite applicationsExperience with CoStar or similar lease softwareAbility to read, identify key elements of debt agreements and lease contracts to support proper accounting treatmentProven ability to deliver high levels of customer serviceExperience within a Center of Excellence environmentExperience in organizational change – including large scale transformation initiativesGlobal experience in a multinational organization a plusExcellent oral and written communication is mandatory

Competencies/Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational and analytical skillsStrong knowledge of ASC 470 and 842Understanding of difference between leased asset fixed and variable expensesUnderstanding of key accounting concepts related to accounting for debtAbility to work effectively under pressure, and shift priorities quickly as required, and rapidly adapt to changing environmentsAbility to understand business strategy and translate into effective tactical plansExcellent problem solving and prioritization skills with strong attention to detailProven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problemsStrong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPointProven ability to work with all levels in the organization

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.