Staff Accountant II

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands includes in-house financing and servicing through Bridgecrest, which is one of the country’s leading financial servicing providers. Bridgecrest services roughly $25+ billion in finance receivables for DriveTime and other third parties. We service auto loans across a wide credit spectrum with the intent of creating a strong path to vehicle ownership for our customers.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as a Staff Accountant II, you will perform key functions within the accounting segment and will have broad general exposure to accounting segments and functions. Working under the direction of Senior Accountants and the Controllers, you will prepare and record journal entries, prepare month-end reconciliations and analysis, and assist in data compilation and validation for special projects. 

In long, our Staff Accountants II are responsible for:   

• Prepare monthly reconciliation for customer refund impacting and trust impacting general ledger accounts 

• Book appropriate recurring journal entries as well as any monthly required clean up entries

• Monitor aged balances and analyze accounts for proposed reclasses

• Complete month-end closing responsibilities timely

• Assisting in variance analysis on account balances on a month-over-month basis for leadership. 

• Conduct monthly research and participate in projects to support accounting-wide and company-wide initiatives

So, What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for? 

• 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. 

• A mind for the details.  Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!   

• Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly.  Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must. 

• Plays well with others.  You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together. 

• Intellectual curiosity.  Why? What? How?  Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base?  If so, this could be the role for you. 

The Specifics. 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.  

• 1-3 years’ overall experience in accounting.  

• Must possess the ability to perform duties independently 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles  

Nice to Haves. 

• Licensed CPA.  

• Accounting audit experience.  

• General Ledger experience.

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 professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.

• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!

• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard!  Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time!  For our Part-timers, do