8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238
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About CarMax (DO NOT UPDATE)
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work ForR.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About this job
CarMax is seeking an Analyst in Accounts Payable at our Home Office in Richmond, Virginia. The Analyst II is responsible for supporting Accounts Payable related projects and identifying & enabling improvements to maintain or enhance the procure to pay processes. In addition, the position requires in-depth communication of sensitive, complex information both written and verbal with key stakeholders such as Procurement, Tax & Financial Systems. This associate must possess strong analytical skills and be a team player with a demonstrated ability to coach fellow associates.
What you will do - Essential Responsibilities
, and establish metric goals.
Create and modify company-wide processes to support SOX Controls and CarMax policies.
Guide suppliers to the use of an e-Commerce tool (Coupa) and to assist with complex transition issues. Engage other cross-functional teams as needed.
Perform general ledger activities including but not limited to account reconciliations, account fluctuation analysis and journal entries.
Initiate process improvements based on root cause analysis and automation enhancements by reducing the influx of unstructured data to optimize the procure to pay process.
Develop, analyze, and present a variety of reports and metrics to stakeholders and management.
Serve as a mentor, coach, and functional resource to team members.
Act as the subject matter expert for accounts payable regarding specific processes and projects spanning multiple departments and/or the company, activities and/or systems in support of CarMax transformation initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
Engage with customers to actively understand needs and deliver on customer commitments
Ability to communicate complex messages both written and verbally to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to manage complex tasks in a changing environment, in a professional, responsive manner
Apply business knowledge, policies, laws, and experiences to produce results and make fiscally responsible decisions on behalf of CarMax; does so quickly if warranted
Thinks organizationally, applying business knowledge and utilize resources to solve problems at the root cause and develop innovative solutions
Proven self-starter capable of delivering exceptional results focus, problem solving skills and attention to detail with minimal guidance or instruction
Ability to motivate others, including gaining buy-in to do the right thing for the right reason
Ability to complete objectives in a timely manner while balancing time, multi-tasking, and interruptions
Ability to use own experience to train, develop and mentor other associates
Builds and maintains relationships
Champion and adapt to change
Forward thinking with the ability to propose enhancements to optimize accuracy and efficiency
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred, or equivalent work experience required
4+ years of business-related experience required, including 3+ years of accounting, finance, or equivalent experience required, including accounts payable experience, account reconciliation, process improvement, and/or project management highly preferred
Strong accounting skills including general knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience and knowledge in Cloud-based ERP solutions, robotics, OCR technologies, and various automations desirable
Advanced level of Microsoft Excel required (i.e., Filtering, VLOOKUP, Subtotals, Shortcuts, Pivot tables)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook required
Proficient in Microsoft Access is a plus
Experience with data analytics using querying language (SQL and Teradata SQL) is a plus
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Home Office and have a Hybrid work arrangement.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent, and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work ForR.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
