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Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The DSC Staff Auditor – Corporate position performs audits of processes and controls at dealerships and corporate locations in accordance with GAAP, laws, regulations, and company policies. The position assists the DSC – Manager Corporate Audit and other audit team members in conducting audits and SOX testing, and assists the External Auditors as they conduct the external audit. The position will also interact with Executive Management and Department Heads on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Documents and evaluates the design and effectiveness of Key SOX Controls by conducting Interim, roll-forward, and year-end update Corporate, Dealership Support Services (DSS), and Dealership SOX testing in accordance with Internal Audit and External Auditor standards.
- Performs audits in accordance with internal audit standards, corporate policies and procedures, GAAP, laws, and other regulatory requirements.
- Completes Audit Workpapers in accordance with Internal Audit Department Standards, including efficiently and effectively summarizing the results of audit step procedures.
- Assists with the development and publication of Internal Audit Department Reporting.
- Becomes knowledgeable of Asbury Corporate functions and the automotive Industry.
- Assists the DSC Manager – Corporate Audit with executing EY Corporate Walkthroughs and documentation.
- Executes Corporate Audit Program audit steps across all Corporate functional areas as assigned by the DSC Manager – Corporate Audit.
- Develops effective relationships with Asbury Executive Management, Department Heads and team members across all Asbury organizations and communicates effectively with them.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets will play an important role as part of the Corporate Accounting Team and assists in various aspects of Fixed Assets Accounting. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior and Executive Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Asset Tracking and Management:
- Maintains the fixed asset register, ensuring all acquisitions, transfers, and disposals are accurately recorded.
-
Monitors asset additions and disposals to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
-
Depreciation and Amortization:
- Calculates and records depreciation and amortization schedules in alignment with applicable accounting standards.
- Analyzes the impact of depreciation and amortization on financial statements.
-
Updates asset valuations and useful life estimates as needed.
-
Financial Reporting:
- Prepares and reconciles fixed asset schedules for financial reporting purposes.
- Assists with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy in fixed asset reporting.
-
Collaborates with auditors during financial audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
-
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develops and maintains fixed asset management policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with GAAP.
-
Stays informed of changes in accounting standards that impact fixed assets.
-
Disposal and Retirement of Assets:
- Manages the disposal or retirement of fixed assets, ensuring proper documentation and financial accounting.
-
Analyzes gain or loss on asset disposals and reflects in financial statements.
-
Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant Financial Reporting will play an important role as part of the Financial Reporting Team and assists in various aspects of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The candidate in this role will play a key role in our quarterly external reporting cycle including, but not limited to, financial statement analysis, preparation of financial statements and footnotes, annual intangible asset impairment tests and other ad-hoc financial reporting requests. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior and Executive Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings and related earnings releases, including preparation and review of supporting work papers.
- Assists in the preparation of all transaction-related SEC reporting requirements (8-K, debt offerings, equity offerings, etc.).
- Assists in researching and documenting the Company’s position on technical accounting matters.
- Assists with the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.
- Assists in the support of Asbury’s company-wide SOX program and the coordination with Internal Audit and our external auditors throughout the different phases of the annual reporting cycle.
- Supports quarterly reviews and the annual audit by our external audit firm.
- Assists the Manager of Financial Reporting with equity, stock compensation, lease accounting, and interest rate swaps and other accounting matters.
- Assists with the annual impairment testing of the Company’s goodwill and franchise rights intangible assets.
- Prepares work papers supporting key monthly close processes and analyses.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Analyst – Corporate Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis will play an important role as part of the Corporate Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis Team and will assist with various functions within those organizations such as, analyzing daily and forward-looking cash balances, analyzing merchant banking fee activities, and analyzing various performance trends. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads analysis of daily and forward-looking cash balances and liquidity calculations.
- Analyzes monthly changes in merchant banking fee activities highlighting key drivers in expenses versus budget.
- Summarizes quarterly peer performance and compares versus prior quarter/year.
- Analyzes monthly performance trends of the business, providing input into the monthly Asbury Financial Forecast process.
- Participates in ad hoc analysis of store level operational performance.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Dealership Support Services (DSS) Staff Accountant will be a part of the DSS General Accounting Team which represents the consolidated General Accounting Department for the Asbury dealerships. The role of the team will be to ensure all general accounting transactions are processed timely, reconciliations and daily postings remain within Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements, to maintain a high level of customer service with Asbury’s dealerships and customers, and to continue to work on efficiency gains utilizing current technology advancements. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior Dealership Operational Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Parts Department: Sales, Inventories, Customer Management, Parts Pad, Returns, Special Orders, Price Codes.
- Service Department: Sales, Warranty, Technician Accounting Concepts, Repair Order Costing and Taxation, and WIP.
- Finance Department: Deal Submission, Deal Approval, Deal Compliance, Finance Reserves, and Electronic Contracting.
- Compliance Team: Month-End Review of Policies and Procedures and SOX Compliance.
- Controller Area: Month-End Checklists, Forecasting, Budgeting, Expense Control, Pay Calculations, Journal Usage, Title Process, Bonus Programs, and Asset Management.
- General Manager Area: Marketing Process, Financial Statement Review, Customer Satisfaction, Market Share Reviews, Lot Management, and Inventory Management.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Dealership Staff Accountant will participate in the Asbury Controller Academy, which will include participation in and exposure to a number of dealership areas, functions, operations, and departments. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior Operational Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Accounting daily processing ensuring deadlines are met.
- Executes processes to ensure compliance with SOX controls.
- Processes transactions timely, accurately, and in accordance with Company standards and policies.
- Works with External Auditors and Internal Audit to fulfill audit requests.
- Executes bank entry postings, including vehicle receivables schedules.
- Executes floor plan payoffs and flooring of vehicles received.
- Executes finance reserve postings and ensures proper account classification.
- Executes DSS’s role in F&I cancellations and postings in a timely manner.
- Prepares journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
- Processes manufacturer payments through manufacturer website where applicable.
- Accrues floorplan interest for all dealerships, including loaner vehicles where applicable.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a different undergraduate degree.
PAY AND RECOGNITION:
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Paid training
- Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)
INSURANCE / RETIREMENT:
- Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health savings
- Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans
- Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
- 401k with company match
- Pet Insurance
LEARNING, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
- Digital career path tool to assist with career development
- Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities. Additional advantages:
- Technician Student loan relief resources
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
- Scholarship awards
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
- Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
ABOUT ASBURY
Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The DSC Staff Auditor – Corporate position performs audits of processes and controls at dealerships and corporate locations in accordance with GAAP, laws, regulations, and company policies. The position assists the DSC – Manager Corporate Audit and other audit team members in conducting audits and SOX testing, and assists the External Auditors as they conduct the external audit. The position will also interact with Executive Management and Department Heads on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Documents and evaluates the design and effectiveness of Key SOX Controls by conducting Interim, roll-forward, and year-end update Corporate, Dealership Support Services (DSS), and Dealership SOX testing in accordance with Internal Audit and External Auditor standards.
- Performs audits in accordance with internal audit standards, corporate policies and procedures, GAAP, laws, and other regulatory requirements.
- Completes Audit Workpapers in accordance with Internal Audit Department Standards, including efficiently and effectively summarizing the results of audit step procedures.
- Assists with the development and publication of Internal Audit Department Reporting.
- Becomes knowledgeable of Asbury Corporate functions and the automotive Industry.
- Assists the DSC Manager – Corporate Audit with executing EY Corporate Walkthroughs and documentation.
- Executes Corporate Audit Program audit steps across all Corporate functional areas as assigned by the DSC Manager – Corporate Audit.
- Develops effective relationships with Asbury Executive Management, Department Heads and team members across all Asbury organizations and communicates effectively with them.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets will play an important role as part of the Corporate Accounting Team and assists in various aspects of Fixed Assets Accounting. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior and Executive Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Asset Tracking and Management:
- Maintains the fixed asset register, ensuring all acquisitions, transfers, and disposals are accurately recorded.
-
Monitors asset additions and disposals to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
-
Depreciation and Amortization:
- Calculates and records depreciation and amortization schedules in alignment with applicable accounting standards.
- Analyzes the impact of depreciation and amortization on financial statements.
-
Updates asset valuations and useful life estimates as needed.
-
Financial Reporting:
- Prepares and reconciles fixed asset schedules for financial reporting purposes.
- Assists with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy in fixed asset reporting.
-
Collaborates with auditors during financial audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
-
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develops and maintains fixed asset management policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with GAAP.
-
Stays informed of changes in accounting standards that impact fixed assets.
-
Disposal and Retirement of Assets:
- Manages the disposal or retirement of fixed assets, ensuring proper documentation and financial accounting.
-
Analyzes gain or loss on asset disposals and reflects in financial statements.
-
Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant Financial Reporting will play an important role as part of the Financial Reporting Team and assists in various aspects of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The candidate in this role will play a key role in our quarterly external reporting cycle including, but not limited to, financial statement analysis, preparation of financial statements and footnotes, annual intangible asset impairment tests and other ad-hoc financial reporting requests. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior and Executive Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings and related earnings releases, including preparation and review of supporting work papers.
- Assists in the preparation of all transaction-related SEC reporting requirements (8-K, debt offerings, equity offerings, etc.).
- Assists in researching and documenting the Company’s position on technical accounting matters.
- Assists with the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.
- Assists in the support of Asbury’s company-wide SOX program and the coordination with Internal Audit and our external auditors throughout the different phases of the annual reporting cycle.
- Supports quarterly reviews and the annual audit by our external audit firm.
- Assists the Manager of Financial Reporting with equity, stock compensation, lease accounting, and interest rate swaps and other accounting matters.
- Assists with the annual impairment testing of the Company’s goodwill and franchise rights intangible assets.
- Prepares work papers supporting key monthly close processes and analyses.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Analyst – Corporate Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis will play an important role as part of the Corporate Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis Team and will assist with various functions within those organizations such as, analyzing daily and forward-looking cash balances, analyzing merchant banking fee activities, and analyzing various performance trends. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads analysis of daily and forward-looking cash balances and liquidity calculations.
- Analyzes monthly changes in merchant banking fee activities highlighting key drivers in expenses versus budget.
- Summarizes quarterly peer performance and compares versus prior quarter/year.
- Analyzes monthly performance trends of the business, providing input into the monthly Asbury Financial Forecast process.
- Participates in ad hoc analysis of store level operational performance.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Dealership Support Services (DSS) Staff Accountant will be a part of the DSS General Accounting Team which represents the consolidated General Accounting Department for the Asbury dealerships. The role of the team will be to ensure all general accounting transactions are processed timely, reconciliations and daily postings remain within Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements, to maintain a high level of customer service with Asbury’s dealerships and customers, and to continue to work on efficiency gains utilizing current technology advancements. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior Dealership Operational Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Parts Department: Sales, Inventories, Customer Management, Parts Pad, Returns, Special Orders, Price Codes.
- Service Department: Sales, Warranty, Technician Accounting Concepts, Repair Order Costing and Taxation, and WIP.
- Finance Department: Deal Submission, Deal Approval, Deal Compliance, Finance Reserves, and Electronic Contracting.
- Compliance Team: Month-End Review of Policies and Procedures and SOX Compliance.
- Controller Area: Month-End Checklists, Forecasting, Budgeting, Expense Control, Pay Calculations, Journal Usage, Title Process, Bonus Programs, and Asset Management.
- General Manager Area: Marketing Process, Financial Statement Review, Customer Satisfaction, Market Share Reviews, Lot Management, and Inventory Management.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY
The Dealership Staff Accountant will participate in the Asbury Controller Academy, which will include participation in and exposure to a number of dealership areas, functions, operations, and departments. The position provides the opportunity to interact with Senior Operational Management on a regular basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Accounting daily processing ensuring deadlines are met.
- Executes processes to ensure compliance with SOX controls.
- Processes transactions timely, accurately, and in accordance with Company standards and policies.
- Works with External Auditors and Internal Audit to fulfill audit requests.
- Executes bank entry postings, including vehicle receivables schedules.
- Executes floor plan payoffs and flooring of vehicles received.
- Executes finance reserve postings and ensures proper account classification.
- Executes DSS’s role in F&I cancellations and postings in a timely manner.
- Prepares journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
- Processes manufacturer payments through manufacturer website where applicable.
- Accrues floorplan interest for all dealerships, including loaner vehicles where applicable.
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a different undergraduate degree.
PAY AND RECOGNITION:
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Paid training
- Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)
INSURANCE / RETIREMENT:
- Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health savings
- Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans
- Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
- 401k with company match
- Pet Insurance
LEARNING, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
- Digital career path tool to assist with career development
- Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities. Additional advantages:
- Technician Student loan relief resources
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
- Scholarship awards
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
- Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Accountant
Align your credentials with U.S. accounting standards
Before applying, document how your home-country accounting qualifications map to U.S. CPA or equivalent standards. Host employers in tax practices evaluate foreign credentials carefully, and a clear equivalency statement strengthens your training plan application.
Build a training plan around tax-specific competencies
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan. Structure it around concrete tax skills: entity-level compliance, international tax provisions, or U.S. GAAP reconciliation. Generic plans get flagged by designated sponsors during review, so specificity speeds approval.
Target host employers with existing international programs
Accounting firms and corporate tax departments that have hosted J-1 trainees before already understand the DS-2019 process and designated sponsor coordination. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively listing roles suited to J-1 exchange visitors in accounting and tax functions.
Confirm the host employer's category classification upfront
If you hold an accounting degree and are within one year of graduation, you qualify for the Intern category. If you have post-graduation work experience, you fall under Trainee. Misclassifying your category at the offer stage delays DS-2019 issuance and can void your placement.
Verify wage compliance before accepting any offer
Your compensation must meet the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Designated sponsors review wage levels during DS-2019 processing, and underpaid offers are rejected.
Check whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies to you
Some J-1 participants in finance and accounting receive government or employer funding that triggers the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since the requirement affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Tax Accountant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Tax Accountant roles?
Most Tax Accountant positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category for professionals with a degree in accounting or a related field plus at least one year of post-graduation work experience. If you're a current student or within one year of graduation, the Intern category applies instead. The host employer and designated sponsor jointly determine the correct classification based on your specific background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Tax Accountant position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance. The accounting firm or corporate tax department hiring you is the host employer. You'll coordinate with both: the host employer manages your day-to-day training, and the designated sponsor handles the J-1 documentation and reporting obligations.
How do I find U.S. employers that work with J-1 designated sponsors for accounting roles?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor sponsorship, including positions in tax and accounting. Because J-1 hosting requires employers to understand designated sponsor coordination and training plan requirements, targeting companies with prior international hiring experience in finance functions significantly reduces friction during the offer and DS-2019 process.
Can a Big Four or mid-market accounting firm host J-1 Tax Accountant trainees?
Yes. Large public accounting firms and mid-market tax practices are common J-1 host employers in accounting, provided they partner with a designated sponsor, sign the required training plan, and confirm that the role meets the program's structured training criteria. The position must be a genuine training opportunity rather than routine staff coverage, which is something designated sponsors assess during the application review.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect J-1 Tax Accountants?
It can. If your training program is funded by your home-country government or a U.S. government source, or if your home country has placed you on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e) applies. This matters for Tax Accountants who plan to transition to H-1B status or pursue permanent residence after their J-1 period, since the requirement must be fulfilled or waived before changing to those statuses.