Finance Support Specialist I - ETA Support

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Finance

Finance Support Specialist I

Individual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

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Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $16.59 - $24.86/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

The Specialist I, Procure & Post (P&P), performs operational activities supporting the P&P Expense organization, including timely, complete, and accurate requisitioning, ordering, transaction processing, documentation, and exception follow-up.

Onsite presence (as needed): While this is a hybrid role, team members are expected to be able to work from designated Cox/Manheim locations when requested due to business needs, including operational events, auction support, and “Moments That Matter” engagement activities. This expectation is not based on a fixed cadence; it will be communicated as needed.

Approved Hybrid Manheim locations are: Mt Juliet, TN, Euless TX, Dallas, TX, Matteson, IL

The position will initially provide primary support to ETA operations, including routine exception management, shared mailbox support, research and follow-up, documentation, and coordination with auctions, suppliers, and internal business partners.

As business needs evolve, the Specialist I may be cross-trained and assigned to additional Expense processes, providing flexibility and operational support across the broader P&P Expense organization.

This keeps the core of the original role, which includes P&P requisitioning and transaction processing, ordering, requisition/invoice workflow, service-level performance, audits, and special assignments.

Job Responsibilities

Core Specialist I Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate requisitioning, ordering, and transaction-processing activities.
• Place and receive orders and support related purchasing activities.
• Manage requisition and invoice workflows, including appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with established processes and business requirements.
• Meet established service levels while supporting client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Provide timely responses and adjustments related to audit requests.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service and effective support of business operations.
• Perform related responsibilities, special assignments, and projects as required.

ETA / Expense Operational Support

Initial responsibilities will include ETA Legacy operational support such as:

• Monitor ETA work queues, exception activity, and shared communications to identify items requiring action or follow-up.
• Research and resolve routine ETA exceptions in accordance with established procedures and escalate non-standard issues when appropriate.
• Support the centralized ETA mailbox, ensuring requests and communications are reviewed, routed, documented, and addressed appropriately.
• Perform routine follow-up on outstanding orders and ETA-related exceptions.
• Communicate with auctions, suppliers, and internal business partners to obtain information necessary to support resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation of updates, decisions, communications, and exception status.
• Support ETA audit, quality-review, and data-validation activities.
• Assist with backlog management and workload balancing to support established service expectations.

Broader Expense Support

To provide operational flexibility and cross-functional coverage, the Specialist I may also be trained to support additional P&P Expense activities, including:

• Ordering and purchasing support
• Requisition management
• Receiving and order follow-up
• Invoice workflow and supporting documentation
• Shared mailbox and work-queue management
• Routine purchasing or transaction exceptions
• Audit and data-validation activities
• Ticket and request management
• Auction, supplier, and internal stakeholder communication
• Cross-training and backup coverage
• Process documentation and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Special projects and additional Expense operational responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• High School Diploma/GED
• Generally, less than 2 years of experience
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Ability to follow established processes while recognizing situations requiring escalation.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems, workflows, and changing operational requirements.

Preferred-

• Knowledge of Oracle Financials preferred.

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, so the 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.

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental 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 an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

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