As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People. 

JOB PURPOSE: Crash Champions is looking for a talented and motivated individual to be a key player in the build out of the Accounting Department. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining effective and accurate controls & reporting over their assigned General Ledger accounts.  This teammate will be responsible for preparing regular and ad hoc reporting of various functions.  This would include identifying and implementing changes to continuously drive best in class processes, working cross functionally across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee the general ledger and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with senior accountants, managers, and other department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts.

Internal Controls:

• Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Audit Support:

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Streamline accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Provide meaningful variance analysis and insights to senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance
• Previous experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate accounting
• Strong communicator, capable of working with peers and senior management
• Strong analytical thinker
• Independent, self-starter that works well in team environment
• Capable of quickly adapting to change
• Proficiency in MS Office products – intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Deep understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Ability to work cross functionally and act as a liaison with all levels or organization and external business partnerships
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Crash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

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