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Opportunity Snapshot
For career growth opportunities, skill development, and fresh leadership, now is the ideal time to join the accounting team at Autobytel, one of the largest and most trusted automotive commerce and information companies in the world.
We recently expanded our Corporate Accounting function to include a new Revenue Accounting department. We are looking for a Senior Cost of Revenue Accountant to help us shape this department while ensuring that the direct and indirect costs associated with our service revenue are recorded and reported completely, accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with GAAP and internal disclosure criteria.
Autobytel has a new CFO who is readying the organization for increased growth, and a great new product in MyRide.com which we anticipate will greatly expand our industry advantage. By joining us now, you'll play a role in making this a very successful period in our history and will be in an ideal position to take advantage of the many opportunities and rewards that we anticipate for the future.
Our Requirements
5+ years related experience in public accounting and private industry.
Ability to understand and synthesize technical accounting standards.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and inventory data and reports and to effectively present information in a concise manner to all levels of management.
Proven ability to work with financial concepts including financial analysis and applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
High level reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and to draw valid conclusions involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency in PC based software/windows applications such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Experience using a client-based accounting system.
A high level of integrity.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Preferred, but not required:
CPA license.
Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 compliance regulations.
Experience using Great Plains Dynamics.
Further Rewards
Impact -- this is a chance to impact an entire department at a large company. You will help us account for new streams of revenue, identify innovative ways to improve our systems and processes, and mold the Revenue Accounting department from the ground up.
Broad visibility -- you'll regularly interact with Accounting and Finance, Program Fee, Website Advertising, and Lead Management and Reporting personnel, as well as affiliates and vendors in this very diversified role that will offer you unique insight into our business and plenty of recognition for your achievements.
Professional skill development -- you'll encounter a wide range of learning opportunities through exposure to a variety of complex accounting issues.
Great work environment -- we take pride in supporting our team and offering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages everyone's contribution; perhaps that's why OC Metro magazine named Autobytel "one of the four great places in Orange County to spend a third of your life."
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a rich benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; educational assistance; and more.
Career development -- Autobytel is committed to identifying top talent and promoting from within, and your success in this role will prepare you for a choice of advancement opportunities, depending on your interests and strengths.
More About Your Role
As Senior Accountant for Cost of Revenue, you will report to the Manager of Revenue Accounting and assume responsibility for:
Ensuring that accounting transactions for cost of revenue are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404.
All cost of revenue reporting and analysis for Program Fee and Website Advertising lines of business including accruals, re-accruals and re-allocation of cost of revenue by legal entity.
Review and approval of affiliate (vendor) contract terms on the List of Active Affiliates (LOAA) against the executed contract to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
"Budget Sheet" generation which supports the monthly accrual.
"Control List" generation which supports the month-over-month spend analysis of the cost of revenue for affiliates (cpm), search engine (cpa) and media buys (cpc).
Generation and review of "Provider Payment Forms" (PPF) against the "Budget Sheet" to ensure completeness and accuracy of data. Approval routing of PPFs and transmission to Accounts Payable.
Assisting with the month-end and year-end close process for cost of revenue, including research and analysis of month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year variances for Program Fee and Website Advertising.
Developing and maintaining models to calculate, analyze and support complex cost of revenue transactions.
You may also contribute to special projects as they arise, such as auditor requests and process improvement initiatives.
Keys to Success
To be successful in our fast paced, transitioning environment, you must be very detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet a regular series of deadlines. Additional skills and qualities that will assist you in this role include:
A strong sense of ownership -- you'll need to take charge of this function and build a deep understanding of all its moving parts.
Problem solving ability -- what's hitting, what's not, and why? You'll find the answers by defining our issues, collecting data, and digging down to the root causes to find solutions that assist our goals.
A constant eye for improvement -- we'll welcome your initiative for optimizing our environment by identifying cost savings and streamlining our systems and processes.
Excellent communication skills -- as you interface with many areas of the organization to gather the data you need, it will be important that you are capable of effectively communicating your needs and presenting information to a wide variety of personalities, including accounting and non-accounting personnel, as well as all levels of management.
Team player mentality -- you'll support the collective goals of the department and show a willingness to put in the extra effort in order to achieve our monthly and quarterly goals on schedule.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the required qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
Autobytel Inc. is one of the largest online automotive marketplaces, empowering consumers to make smart vehicle choices using objective automotive data and insightful interactive editorial content. Since pioneering pro-consumer online automotive content and purchasing in 1995, Autobytel has helped more than twenty-seven million car buyers, generating billions of dollars in car sales for dealers.
The company's innovative marketing, advertising, and CRM products -- including its Web Control customer management system, Retention Performance Marketing (RPM) service reminder program, and Special Finance Leads -- are designed to enable dealers to offer a premium consumer experience. The result is a convenient car-buying process backed by a nationwide network of dealers who are committed to providing a positive consumer experience. For additional information, please visit www.autobytel.com and www.myride.com.
Opportunity Snapshot
For career growth opportunities, skill development, and fresh leadership, now is the ideal time to join the accounting team at Autobytel, one of the largest and most trusted automotive commerce and information companies in the world.
We recently expanded our Corporate Accounting function to include a new Revenue Accounting department. We are looking for a Senior Cost of Revenue Accountant to help us shape this department while ensuring that the direct and indirect costs associated with our service revenue are recorded and reported completely, accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with GAAP and internal disclosure criteria.
Autobytel has a new CFO who is readying the organization for increased growth, and a great new product in MyRide.com which we anticipate will greatly expand our industry advantage. By joining us now, you'll play a role in making this a very successful period in our history and will be in an ideal position to take advantage of the many opportunities and rewards that we anticipate for the future.
Our Requirements
5+ years related experience in public accounting and private industry.
Ability to understand and synthesize technical accounting standards.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and inventory data and reports and to effectively present information in a concise manner to all levels of management.
Proven ability to work with financial concepts including financial analysis and applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
High level reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and to draw valid conclusions involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency in PC based software/windows applications such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Experience using a client-based accounting system.
A high level of integrity.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Preferred, but not required:
CPA license.
Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 compliance regulations.
Experience using Great Plains Dynamics.
Further Rewards
Impact -- this is a chance to impact an entire department at a large company. You will help us account for new streams of revenue, identify innovative ways to improve our systems and processes, and mold the Revenue Accounting department from the ground up.
Broad visibility -- you'll regularly interact with Accounting and Finance, Program Fee, Website Advertising, and Lead Management and Reporting personnel, as well as affiliates and vendors in this very diversified role that will offer you unique insight into our business and plenty of recognition for your achievements.
Professional skill development -- you'll encounter a wide range of learning opportunities through exposure to a variety of complex accounting issues.
Great work environment -- we take pride in supporting our team and offering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages everyone's contribution; perhaps that's why OC Metro magazine named Autobytel "one of the four great places in Orange County to spend a third of your life."
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a rich benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; educational assistance; and more.
Career development -- Autobytel is committed to identifying top talent and promoting from within, and your success in this role will prepare you for a choice of advancement opportunities, depending on your interests and strengths.
More About Your Role
As Senior Accountant for Cost of Revenue, you will report to the Manager of Revenue Accounting and assume responsibility for:
Ensuring that accounting transactions for cost of revenue are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404.
All cost of revenue reporting and analysis for Program Fee and Website Advertising lines of business including accruals, re-accruals and re-allocation of cost of revenue by legal entity.
Review and approval of affiliate (vendor) contract terms on the List of Active Affiliates (LOAA) against the executed contract to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
"Budget Sheet" generation which supports the monthly accrual.
"Control List" generation which supports the month-over-month spend analysis of the cost of revenue for affiliates (cpm), search engine (cpa) and media buys (cpc).
Generation and review of "Provider Payment Forms" (PPF) against the "Budget Sheet" to ensure completeness and accuracy of data. Approval routing of PPFs and transmission to Accounts Payable.
Assisting with the month-end and year-end close process for cost of revenue, including research and analysis of month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year variances for Program Fee and Website Advertising.
Developing and maintaining models to calculate, analyze and support complex cost of revenue transactions.
You may also contribute to special projects as they arise, such as auditor requests and process improvement initiatives.
Keys to Success
To be successful in our fast paced, transitioning environment, you must be very detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet a regular series of deadlines. Additional skills and qualities that will assist you in this role include:
A strong sense of ownership -- you'll need to take charge of this function and build a deep understanding of all its moving parts.
Problem solving ability -- what's hitting, what's not, and why? You'll find the answers by defining our issues, collecting data, and digging down to the root causes to find solutions that assist our goals.
A constant eye for improvement -- we'll welcome your initiative for optimizing our environment by identifying cost savings and streamlining our systems and processes.
Excellent communication skills -- as you interface with many areas of the organization to gather the data you need, it will be important that you are capable of effectively communicating your needs and presenting information to a wide variety of personalities, including accounting and non-accounting personnel, as well as all levels of management.
Team player mentality -- you'll support the collective goals of the department and show a willingness to put in the extra effort in order to achieve our monthly and quarterly goals on schedule.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the required qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
About Us
Autobytel Inc. is one of the largest online automotive marketplaces, empowering consumers to make smart vehicle choices using objective automotive data and insightful interactive editorial content. Since pioneering pro-consumer online automotive content and purchasing in 1995, Autobytel has helped more than twenty-seven million car buyers, generating billions of dollars in car sales for dealers.
The company's innovative marketing, advertising, and CRM products -- including its Web Control customer management system, Retention Performance Marketing (RPM) service reminder program, and Special Finance Leads -- are designed to enable dealers to offer a premium consumer experience. The result is a convenient car-buying process backed by a nationwide network of dealers who are committed to providing a positive consumer experience. For additional information, please visit www.autobytel.com and www.myride.com.
Autoweb (Autobytel) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
