AutoNation, Inc. Hiring for Senior Accountant (Contractor) at Fort Lauderdale, Florida Full Time

AutoNation Headquarters Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for the financial and operations process to support all AutoNation sites, ensuring AutoNation’s standards and safety policies are achieved, while managing industry-leading execution enforcement, and all not only within set budgets but driving best-in-class pricing/value. The position works closely with AutoNation’s Headquarters, Region, Markets, Store Associates, and sub-contracted vendor partners to ensure AutoNation has a sustainable competitive advantage in the management of their Facilities. The role will drive key areas around: financial and operational performance, report execution, budgeting, forecasting, regional & national data maintenance, key relationship building, coordinate cross-functional teams through meetings and process measurement, as well as handling special projects. Job Responsibilities The position helps ensure a professional presentation to AutoNation’s Associates and Customers of a clean, safe, comfortable, visually pleasing, and clutter-free atmosphere; that is routinely “re-set” through successfully managed processes. Core Function – Financial & Accounting: Budgeting/Forecasting Prepare annual budgeted Condo fees for all site locations Prepare annual budget for Corporate Facilities departments Create store budgets for new entities opening during the year Calculate new Condo fees for changes in service for all locations throughout the year Prepare monthly forecasts for Facilities CapEx and Operating spending Reporting Retrieve detail from Essbase to run monthly reports on Operating results Use MS Access to run NDD detail of store expenses coded to Facilities and report to Regions Participate in monthly MOR meeting with CRES Management to discuss operating results Accounting Prepare all monthly and inter-company (ACM) entries for Facilities Review all Facilities Corporate department P&Ls during closing and prepare reclass entries Prepare month-end accrual for all Facilities Operating spending not posted to the G/L Review all CapEx invoices in Service Channel prior to approval and determine proper asset classification (over 100 invoices per month) Review all Store Responsibility (financial) invoices for services coordinated by Facilities and send to store controllers for recording (over 125 invoices per month) Analysis Prepare Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) for all Facilities projects $50K or greater Evaluate proposals for new services such as LED Retrofits and solar, track performance metrics Lease vs. Buy and NPV analysis; any special projects as needed Core Function – Facilities Operations: Excess Properties Upkeep Coordinate services of vacant properties to maintain curb appeal and limit depreciation of structures (approx. 45 properties) Administer tracking file of all changes in property status and conditions that is used by CRES Management Review all repair proposals, negotiate price and terms as needed Create work orders in Service Channel and review all invoices Utility service set ups and disconnects Janitorial Assist General Managers with complaint resolutions and request for new service providers Evaluate proposals for new services, analyze impact to store’s Condo fees. Negotiate price and terms as needed Resolve service issues and expired work orders with vendors Prepare contracts and amend as needed Facilities Vans Coordinate van purchases with store sales personnel to include all requested equipment options, vehicle wraps, and upgrades. Prepare journal entries for payment. Administer SunPass tolls and repair orders. Maintain tracking file for all vans. Ensure all tags, registration and insurance is up to date. Miscellaneous Tasks Onboard new vendors in supplier portal (HICX) and Service Channel work order management system. Assist vendors with set up; assign trades, areas and rankings of vendors in SC Locate and qualify new service providers Research past due invoices Assist with all Trash and Recycling requests and service issues with the stores Ancillary activities Suggest and implement continuous internal and external process improvements Resolve current/daily issues Train/coach Facilities Coordinators for commitment and alignment of the department’s policies and procedures Serve as a liaison between Facilities team and any other business units Manage and report monthly on all the internal performance metrics and make recommendations for efficiency Resolve and follow-up on all outstanding issues, and report as such Supervise vendor scheduling of work and possible refinements Business Acumen Process professional, energetic, and dynamic personal skills, superior work ethics, customer services skills, and technical knowledge in all facets of commercial cleaning, including administrative duties Have wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in a creative and effective manner Ability to negotiate successfully. Ability to motivate and lead the work of others Handle a high-profile position within a busy customer-driven environment Excellent analytical and data gathering skills Proven experience in a client relationship management role Detail oriented Hyper organized Language/Communication Need modern technical and communication skills in English, and Spanish & Portuguese is a plus. Writing Skills: Must be able to produce professional business documents. Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal). Organizational Relationships Reports to the Facilities Manager and interacts across multi-functions and locations. Primary Job Responsibilities (% of time devoted to each): Operations Administration 50% Financial & Accounting 50% 100% Mandatory Qualifications Five years Facilities or Property Management in a corporate, supervisory, or managerial role. Excellent time management skills. Process enhancement training or experience. Ability to adapt to change quickly. Ability to work independently. Proficiency in desktop tools such as: PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Knowledge of other desktop production tools a plus. Internet database proficient. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related field of study. Preferred Qualifications Each of the above minimum qualifications and: Service Channel experience. Vendor consolidation experience. Master’s Degree. Modern and forward-thinking business skills (LEAN, Six-Sigma, etc.). Next Possible Position(s) Finance Manager Physical Requirements May involve long periods of walking/standing related to on-site visits. Incurring long periods of sitting and keyboarding. Position requires minimal lifting or Facilities Maintenance activities. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented. Company Overview AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America’s most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with “DRVPNK” and “What Drives You, Drives Us.” AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric. Benefits Click here to learn more about our Benefits. Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you. AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.