What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at CARFAX?
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Join our Winning Team as a Senior Accountant!
Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant who is proactive, disciplined, and a true team player with strong leadership, communication, and technical competencies. This role will be responsible for managing complex accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. We’re looking for someone who has a solid knowledge of GAAP and can manage multiple assignments under pressure. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be part of a dynamic and creative team this may be the perfect job for you.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.
CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.
Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].
Join our Winning Team as a Senior Accountant!
Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant who is proactive, disciplined, and a true team player with strong leadership, communication, and technical competencies. This role will be responsible for managing complex accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. We’re looking for someone who has a solid knowledge of GAAP and can manage multiple assignments under pressure. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be part of a dynamic and creative team this may be the perfect job for you.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Prepare and review daily accounting activities including general ledger entry, record keeping, and account reconciliations.
- Manage month-end closing activities; prepare activities and reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Maintain accurate fixed assets, prepaids, accruals and other account balances.
- Facilitate inter-company invoicing to include currency conversion.
- Maintain documentation for accounting and internal / external audits.
- Support external audit processes and coordinate with auditors.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements.
- Maintain internal controls and identify process improvements.
- Collaborate with other departments on financial matters.
- Assist in special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 4-6 years accounting experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- CPA preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel required
- Experience in accounting operational standards, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements
- Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
- 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
- 401(k) / DCPP matching
- Annual bonus program
- Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
- 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
- 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
- 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
- 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.
CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.
Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].