Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job Description

Certified Public Accounting – Senior Accountant | Vaden Automotive

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Vaden Automotive, located in Savannah, Georgia. Vaden Automotive is an organization aiming to innovate and transform the automotive industry. This position is crucial for an experienced accounting professional who can accurately interpret complex financial data, continuously improve financial processes, and help shape the organization’s future. The role extends beyond traditional accounting, serving as a trusted business partner who provides sound financial analysis and ensures strong internal controls across a growing, multi-entity environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Savannah, GA
• Pay: $75000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Accounting and Finance team
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial storytelling by solving complex financial challenges and building efficient processes, ultimately supporting leadership through analysis and strong internal controls across a multi-entity organization.
• Tech Stack: ERP or accounting software systems, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Statement Management: Prepare and review comprehensive monthly financial statements along with all supporting schedules.
• General Ledger Accuracy: Perform detailed account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, manage accruals, create fixed asset schedules, and ensure the overall accuracy of general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strategic Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data thoroughly to identify significant trends, potential risks, and strategic opportunities for the business.
• Process Optimization: Research accounting guidance, recommend practical solutions to complex accounting matters, and continuously develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Business Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with operational leaders across the organization to provide essential financial insight and decision support, assisting with special projects, acquisitions, and business initiatives as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; a Master’s degree is preferred. This is a senior-level position requiring a strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, acquired in either public accounting or private industry settings. This includes experience with multi-entity accounting, comprehensive financial statement preparation and analysis, process improvement and workflow optimization, internal controls and compliance, general ledger management, and cross-functional collaboration with business leaders. Familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems is also valuable.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, exceptional analytical and organizational abilities, a high level of accuracy with outstanding attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while consistently meeting deadlines is also essential.
• Bonus: An active CPA license is preferred for this role.