Volkswagen of America, Inc Looking for Accounting Analyst at Libertyville, IL Full Time

This is a seasoned/advanced accountant role. This position ensures that corporate accounting related functions (transactions, entries, reporting and maintenance) for VW Credit (VCI) are properly executed, including, but not limited to the enhancement of internal controls and key control documentation.According to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and VW Group Accounting Handbook support month-end/year-end financial processes, internal and external audit requirements, and contribute to accounting related process improvements as they arise.

Job Responsibilities

Support the month-end closing process for VCI including:

• Prepare and process assigned daily/monthly journal entries for IFRS purposes
• Prepare cash deposits as necessary
• Reconcile, research and resolve outstanding items pertaining to bank reconciliations
• Reconcile all assigned accounts
• Support the development and maintenance of financial controls procedures for financial reporting under IFRS guidelines

Support Annual Closing Process For VCI

• Assist with internal and external audits with regards to control testing, account verifications, external confirmations, and other related projects.

Complete As Required

• Download daily cash statements and prepare daily cash reconciliation of all incoming funds to VCI
• Perform and review daily accounting for treasury and cash receipt/disbursement activity
• Perform daily reconciliation of subvention activity under direction of VCI Subvention Specialist
• Perform daily reconciliation of dealer bonus program activity including but not limited to collaboration with Herndon Accounting

Hybrid

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Libertyville

Required Experience

• 4 –6 years professional accounting and financial analysis experience
• 2 – 3 years financial reporting experience
• 1 – 2 years financial services or consumer finance experience
• 1 – 2 years enterprise software experience (Oracle or SAP), and personal computer financial application knowledge and experience

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Desired: Bachelor’s Degree with Major in Accounting or Finance preferred

General Skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource Management

Required

Specialized Skills

• In-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and principles and their application in a financial services business
• Assertiveness
• Self-starter
• Willingness to learn and then be able to apply
• Process Improvement Orientation

Desired

• Experience with FIS AutoSuite system
• Experience with Oracle Financials/GL Wand

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.