What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at OPENLANE?
Who We Are
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.
We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.
We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.
And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Values
Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.
Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.
Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.
We’re Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our finance team. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting the overall financial operations of the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Hybrid onsite Carmel, IN
You Are
Detail-Oriented. You excel at accuracy and consistency in financial reporting and data entry.
Analytical. You identify discrepancies quickly and resolve billing issues efficiently.
Collaborative. You partner effectively with Customer Service, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
You Will
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.
We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.
We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.
And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Values
Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.
Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.
Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.
We’re Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our finance team. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting the overall financial operations of the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Hybrid onsite Carmel, IN
You Are
Detail-Oriented. You excel at accuracy and consistency in financial reporting and data entry.
Analytical. You identify discrepancies quickly and resolve billing issues efficiently.
Collaborative. You partner effectively with Customer Service, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
You Will
- Prepare and maintain accurate and timely financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable transactions.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of financial statements and analysis of variances.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts on a regular basis.
- Process and verify expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper recording and reporting of financial transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide support during external audits.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline and enhance accounting procedures.
- Provide accurate and timely financial information to management as requested.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations (GAAP).
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite offerings, and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with month-end and year-end closing processes is a plus.
- CPA certification or progress toward obtaining CPA is a strong advantage.
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
- Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
- Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
- Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
- Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
- Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
- Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement