Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Job Overview
The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the accounting close team, ensuring timely and accurate general ledger and financial reporting. This person will process and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis across different accounting areas such as accruals, prepaids, inventory management and P&L budget to actual reviews. This person will coach our experienced accountant and co op and review their work.
What you'll do
- Supporting key areas of the monthly financial close to ensure timely and accurate reporting on general ledger and financial results
- Review departmental level financials for completeness and accuracy.
- Manage multiple streams of inventory and own respective BS account reconciliations.
- Prep month end related files, including but not limited to LCM, concession allowance and revenue deferrals.
- Review accruals and prepaid for completeness and accuracy.
- Assisting in the timely preparation of journal entries across a variety of financial areas, supporting schedules and analysis, and reconciliations
- Collaborate cross functionally with groups such as FP&A, AP, Revenue, Billing, FREO, and Technical Accounting to ensure accurate monthly financial reporting.
- Coach and review work of accountants on the team
- Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP
- Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
- Assist with ongoing compliance with Sarbanes Oxley controls
- Assist with the successful completion of the year-end audit and quarterly reviews
- Ad hoc projects to be determined as they arise
What you'll bring
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3+ years accounting experience, CPA encouraged
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with colleagues in a professional and helpful manner
- Motivated team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, forward-moving environment
- Ability to learn and understand financial accounting systems/software:
- NetSuite and/or FloQast experience a plus
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid