Accounting Analyst - Special Accounting Operations
The Accounting Analyst - Special Accounting Operations is responsible for assisting in the preparation of whitepapers to document accounting conclusions as required. Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in support of monthly/quarterly close process. Prepare reports and support schedules for monthly/quarterly reporting. Assist in the preparation of selected footnotes for inclusion in Chrysler Group LLC financial statements. Ensure compliance with SOX requirements including documentation and testing, as required. Handle special projects, as assigned. The Special Accounting Operations team is seeking to fill two positions. The successful candidates will be a member of a team having responsibility for a range of technical accounting areas under both US GAAP and IFRS. The primary responsibility of one of the positions will include accounting for debt, derivatives and other financial instruments. The other position will be primarily responsible for the accounting for share based payments, restructuring activities, impairment testing and inventory reserves, as well as assisting in IFRS reporting.
Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. If no Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, must have Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, or Business Administration
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Accounting or Finance, including at least 2 years public accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional accounting firm preferred)
• Strong personal computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications: • MBA or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Excellent technical accounting, analytical and teamwork skills
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion
• Good overall business acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a bias for action and issue resolution
• Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
• Significant overtime required at quarterly and year-end closes
Company Description:
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
