Master's degree in accounting, CPA or CPA eligible, or equivalent experience
2+ years in Big 4 public accounting or 4+ years with a publicly traded company
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Demonstrable strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Reconcile various balance sheet accounts and prepare monthly journal entries
Maintain the Company's fixed asset system for financial reporting and tax purposes
Collaborate with domestic and international accounting teams on consistent practices
Assist in preparing consolidated quarterly and annual public filings
Review and enter general ledger journal entries
Evaluate subsidiary journals for errors and correct data in the general ledger
Perform month-end closing tasks and ensure financial statement accuracy
Support special projects as needed
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost
Vacation and Sick pay
Paid Company Holidays
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee discounts
Additional employee benefits available
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking to join the Accounting team at a fast-paced, growth-oriented company? Do you have experience working for a Big 4 public accounting firm or in publicly traded companies? If so, Copart would like to talk with you. We currently have a great opportunity available in our Dallas Headquarters office for a Senior Accountant.
The position may provide future growth potential within accounting and other corporate departments.
Essential Duties:
Responsible for reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts, monthly journal entries
Responsible for maintaining the Company's fixed asset system for both financial reporting and tax use, tracking and validating construction in progress at our facilities and software development projects
Interacting with domestic and international accounting groups to maintain consistent accounting, and special projects, as needed.
Assist with preparation of our consolidated quarterly and annual public filings and other internal financial reports
Prepare and review the entering of general entries into the general ledger
Evaluate subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enters corrected data into the general ledger
Perform all tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e., enter monthly journal entries, execute monthly closing entries, and execute month-end general ledger
Assist in reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy
Assist in special projects as needed
Required Experience:
Master's degree in accounting, CPA or CPA eligible or equivalent experience
At least two (2) years of Big 4 public accounting or equivalent four (4) years' experience with a publicly traded company
Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Excellent computer skills including advanced Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
Demonstrable strategic thinking, influencing, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
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Benefits Summary: • Medical/Dental/Vision • 401k plus a company match • ESPP - Employee Stock Purchase Plan • EAP - Employee Assistance Program (no cost to you) • Vacation & Sick pay • Paid Company Holidays • Life and AD&D Insurance • Discounts Along with many other employee benefits.
About Copart
Copart, Inc. is a global leader in online vehicle auctions. The company provides a platform for buyers and sellers to participate in auctions of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats. Copart operates in more than 200 locations in 11 countries and has over 175,000 vehicles available for auction every day. The company was founded in 1982 and went public in 1994. Copart is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol CPRT.
