Financial Analyst, External Reporting

As a Financial Analyst, External Reporting, you will be a key member of the External Reporting team, helping with financial reporting, period close processes, and budgeting and forecasting. You'll support and drive various business projects and objectives, ensuring the development and adherence to internal control policies and procedures. Your contributions will be vital in achieving the organization's financial goals and maintaining robust financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Reporting: You will assist in preparing team deliverables, including both external and internal financial reports, and manage activities related to the period close process.
• Prepare Journal Entries: Using your strong accounting skills and data analysis techniques, you will prepare journal entries to ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP and company policies.
• Reconcile and Analyze Accounts: You will reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze account activity for compliance with GAAP and company policies. You will also analyze P&L activity to identify the root causes of variances to budget/forecast and highlight trends, communicating your findings to the Senior Financial Analyst.
• Perform Ad Hoc Analyses: You will complete ad hoc analyses, including data extraction and manipulation, as requested, providing valuable insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Experience: You have 1-2 years in accounting, finance, or auditing (internship experience acceptable)
• Tech Savvy: You have advanced proficieny in MS Excel
• Detail-Oriented & Organized: You have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: You have strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

• Education: Master’s degree or MBA, or CPA certification
• Experience: You have experience in PeopleSoft/Oracle financial systems

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay

• Unrivaled company culture

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount

• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan

• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support

• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off

• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. ​