Responsible for leading the analysis and review of the monthly accounting close process and assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of branch-level financial statements.

 

Essential Job Duties:

Direct general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements. Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. Review, create and post journal entries. Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account analyses for assigned areas of responsibility. Direct financial support and analyzing variations from budget and trend. Direct accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements. Supervise ongoing support to Field for development of annual operating budgets. Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ Corporation, Inc. quality improvement system. Act as a liaison for ad hoc reporting and audit requests from other internal departments. Manage process improvement projects Stay apprised of new accounting trends. Assumes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but do not have final responsibility for making these decisions.