Analyst II, Chart of Accounts Governance and BlackLine Reporting

Compensation Base salary range: $67,100.00 - $100,700.00. May vary based on location and candidate experience. Eligible for incentive program. Job Description Cox Automotive is hiring an Analyst II – Chart of Accounts Governance. This role focuses on maintaining the company’s chart of accounts (COA), supporting general ledger operations, and optimizing BlackLine processes for journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial close activities. Reporting to the Record-to-Report Manager, the Analyst partners with Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to ensure the COA structure supports both operational needs and compliance with financial reporting standards. The analyst will apply strong accounting expertise to drive process improvements, master data stewardship, and governance best practices. Responsibilities Oversee the structure, maintenance, and governance of the company’s chart of accounts to ensure alignment with GAAP and internal reporting needs. Support general ledger operations including journal entry validation, account mapping, and reconciliation processes. Lead or support COA Steering Committee meetings, providing metrics and recommendations for account changes. Collaborate with Enterprise Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve COA and GL-related issues. Ensure compliance with internal controls, security systems, and financial reporting policies. Perform analysis to identify best practices, efficiencies, and strategic methods to optimize people, process, and technology solutions across EF&A R2R. Analyze and support a metrics and performance management strategy and culture, driving measurable business results. Manage BlackLine tool adoption and optimization, including configuration of match sets, close tasks, and reconciliation templates. Partner with IT and BlackLine developers to test and implement enhancements to financial systems. Provide training and onboarding support for new users of BlackLine and COA processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum 2 years of experience in general ledger accounting or financial reporting. A candidate may also have a Master’s Degree with up to 2 years of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 6+ years of relevant experience. Experience with BlackLine or similar financial close tools preferred. Strong understanding of COA structures, master data management, and financial systems. Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles to operational processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Drug Testing To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace; possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited. Benefits Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with duties, needs and obligations. Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family wellness. Additional paid time off: bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave. Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Cox Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC