What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst III position at LKQ?
Responsible for analysis and review in the financials including month end processes, assisting with the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and coordination of process improvements.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assist with various recurring and month-end accounting functions directed toward processing of all transactions.
- Participation in the analysis of monthly branch-level financial statements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of account balances. Conduct proper and thorough comparison to budget and trend.
- Create and post journal entries as needed. Prepare monthly balance sheet account analyses for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assist with the consolidation of monthly financial statement information for internal/external financial reporting.
- Actively participate in process improvement projects as assigned
- Provide ongoing support to Field as needed for development of annual operating budgets.
- Mentor and assist in training and development of Accounting Analysts I/II
- Provide required documentation support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ Corporation, Inc. quality improvement system.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
BS/BA degree in Accounting is required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Beginning to intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel.
MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE:
Computer, 10-key calculator, multi-user telephone system, copier, fax machine, and Microsoft Office software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 to 6 years direct relevant experience in a corporate accounting environment is highly desired.
Skill Examples:
- Ability to seek out relevant information.
- Ability to apply math computation skills including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as, statistics and other mathematical concepts used in modeling.
- Maintain strong focus on details.
- Knowledge of accounting distribution and ability to verify correctness and completeness of such information.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures as they related to the particular area of accounting.
- Ability to formulate policy and document processes and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to create, organize and maintain Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
- Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Possess strong work ethic and commitment to completing responsibilities.
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts