Be essential at Cars Commerce
At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.
But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we’re obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
We are seeking an outstanding, talented individual who aspires to apply their intellect, talent, drive, and creativity to be a member of our Billing team as a Team Lead, Billing. If you thrive in a changing environment and one that values process improvement, scalability, and input then we have a match!
- Execute the billing process from start to finish for complex OEM accounts requiring advanced Excel knowledge for billing compilation to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Extensive knowledge of unique billing requirements for all OEM programs in order to backfill when needed
- Manage projects and organize team initiatives through delegation and monitor progress to ensure timely completion
- Preparation and maintenance of monthly supplemental billing and Digital Advertising reporting requiring advanced Excel skills
- Assist with monthly reconciliations for SOX compliance and month end close reporting in conjunction with the Billing Manager
- Perform thorough research and analysis to resolve complex issues and escalations independently, utilizing critical thinking to identify root causes and next steps to effectively implement a long-term solution
- System testing and resolution for newly developed functionality
- Lead team training for process and system update implementation
- Create, review and maintain training documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Ability to work extra hours, specifically during the billing close cycle and for any ad hoc projects. Flexibility in working hours is a must.
- Analyze process and business workflows and develop solutions to prevent delays, backlogs, inefficiencies and minimize internal control issues. Be an active participant in developing solutions for complex problems. Demonstrate ability to identify risks.
ABOUT YOU:
- Extensive background in Finance
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to see trends, identify inefficiencies, and make recommendations for improvements via business process or technology enhancements
- Ability to manage through ambiguity
- Strong attention to details, achieving a high degree of accuracy
- Self-motivated and thinks independently, taking ownership of business requirements
- Ability to read and interpret contracts for billing purposes
- Expertise in the business we support
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to efficiently navigate file sharing programs, such as Google Docs and drives
- Experience with Salesforce
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Understanding of SOX guidelines
- Working knowledge of Mac computer interface
- Advanced technical skills in Google Sheets or Excel (we are a GSuite environment);
○ SUMIF, SUMIFS, V-Lookup, Arrays, etc.
○ Conditional formatting, data validation (dropdown list, and warning error message)
○ Data consolidation, subtotal, pivot tables
○ Logical and nested functions (IF, AND, OR, functions in formulas)
Required Interpersonal Skills:
- Confidentiality, as you will be working with privileged corporate information
- Dependability
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to lead and mentor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Benefits & Perks*:
- 18 days of paid time off, plus select paid holidays
- Paid Volunteer Day & Paid Wellness Days
- Robust Health Insurance Options: BCBS, Delta Dental, EyeMed
- 401k plan with company match
- Peer-to-Peer Bonus program
- Subsidized gym membership
- Parental Leave
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
*Not a complete, detailed list. Benefits have terms and requirements before employees are eligible.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
#LI-SY #LI-REMOTE
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you’re seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.
Salary Range
$62,700—$76,800 USD
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
- 401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
- New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Generous PTO
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Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
- Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
- Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!
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