Staff Accountant

Cars Commerce

. Support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Reporting team at Cars.com .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesJunior💰 $64,600 - $79,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounting principles, including GAAP, with a strong focus on financial reporting and analysis. Capable of executing internal controls and delivering accurate financial information to support business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingGAAP KnowledgeFinancial ReportingCPA License PreferredERP Experience With PeopleSoft And Quickbooks

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsMonthly And Quarterly Close ActivitiesInternal Controls Over Financial ReportingFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem SolvingDecision MakingStrong CommunicationAbility To Work Independently And Collaboratively

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftQuickbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License Preferred

Industry Keywords

Publicly Traded Company ExperienceFinancial SystemsData Compilation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Reporting team at Cars.com
Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Complete standard monthly and quarterly close activities
Execute and document internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) within the close process
Support special projects as needed
Deliver clear financial information to business leaders to help the Company meet its goals
Report to the Assistant Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
1-3 years of accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Accuracy and high attention to detail
Ability to research and compile data from financial systems, databases, spreadsheets and other sources
Working knowledge of financial reporting and financial analysis
Ability to balance multiple priorities and urgent requests and adapt quickly to changing needs
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Positive, low-ego, can-do demeanor; approachable and energetic
Strong verbal and written communication with all levels of management and external parties
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
CPA license preferred
Publicly traded company experience preferred
ERP experience with PeopleSoft and Quickbooks preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
Bonus and/or equity programs may be available depending on level and role
Comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time positions