FLP Accounting Analyst

TTEC•Dearborn, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst performs monthly journal entries and reconciliations of Ford Lincoln Protect (FLP) Accounts in strict adherence to Ford accounting standards, while serving as the principal Subject Matter Expert, overseeing Fords Dealer Walkaway Program.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
5+ years’ experience, preferably in Extended Service Plan programs or accounting related field is required
3+ plus years of accounting background desired
Strong accounting and mathematical skills
Strong knowledge of financial analysis and budgeting
High level ability to interpret financial data and prepare financial reports for the leadership
High level understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
High level understanding of financial reporting
High technical accounting knowledge, data analysis capabilities
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Understanding of debits and credits
Excellent problem-solving ability
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, managers, and co-workers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in IMS3, CCAPS, CPARS, Acenza, CBS, and/or PeopleSoft is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare, validate understand, and enter monthly journal entries into PSGL (or SAP)
Create, update, and analyze technical accounting spreadsheets and present to Ford Accounting management for approval
Proactively notify Management when data trends deviate from expected financial outcomes, applying root-cause analysis.
Ensure control log integrity through review and sign-off protocols
Maintain audit-ready journal entry documentation on the shared drive.
Complete monthly reconciliation of Ford Lincoln Protect accounts using advanced analytical accounting techniques.
Extract and evaluate supporting documentation to support charges made in the accounts
Conduct in-depth research to isolate and resolve reconciling items that cause any accounts to be out of balance.
Prepare comprehensive reconciliation documentation and present findings to the Ford Manager for approval
Communicate variance drivers causing any out of balance to relevant stakeholders.
Verify accuracy of all reconciling items before month end close and escalate discrepancies to the applicable parties.
Prepare and maintain accounts within Peoplesoft (or Blackline) per governance standards.
Generate, distribute, and critically validate Variable Marketing Reports detailing regional expenditure patterns.
Lead Investigations into ESPS processes that generate accounting rejects, applying diagnostic expertise.
Develop actions plans to correct identified issues
Coordinate with involved parties to communicate the resolution action plan
Verify the correction was completed Confirm the correction through follow up verification
Administer Walkaway Program for the US Market
Establish Walkaway Program liability
Calculate terminating dealer's FLP Walkaway liability using accounting analytical models ensuring deadlines are met for all requests
Analyze complex reporting data to determine the appropriate calculation methodologies
Input data into spreadsheets to calculate the precise FLP walkaway liability for dealerships.
Advise Dealer Collections Department the dealer's FLP Walkaway amount
Exercise final approval authority for amounts under $50,000 (>$50,000 require Ford approval)
Initiate and oversee the Walkaway Program charge process with meticulous attention to accuracy.
Initiate the terminating dealer's Walkaway charge via the DCW application
Monitor account processing to ensure the ELMS entry is processed within a one-week request
Verify that the charges were processed for the correct amount, account number and dealer
Provide thorough verification of the FLP admin team’s monthly walkaway check requests.
Critically review check request data to ensure that the checks are being issued in accordance with the Walkaway program guidelines
Present check requests to Ford Manager for approval: return unapproved request to the FLP admin team with corrective guidance.
Serve as the Liaison between the FLP Admin team and Ford Management throughout the check process
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for complex inquiries from Market Representatives and Dealers regarding the Walkaway program, applying specialized knowledge to resolve or appropriately escalate to Ford Management.
Oversee Manual Walkaway charges
Conduct detailed research into documentation submitted to FLP administration to assess charge applicability to dealer walkaway accounts
Present charge analysis report to Ford Management
Send approved charges to FLP Manila for dealer account updates
Validate accurate entry of charges by FLP Manila to the dealer’s account
Direct the Yearly Walkaway Reserve Analysis
Prepare and analyze complex reports to assess funds against future liabilities.
Prepare report/ journal entry addressing negative balance accounts
Present findings to Ford Management for approval
Maintain comprehensive Walkaway Program dealer files on the shared drive – conduct expert review and update the FLP Program Manual for the Walkaway Program, and respond to NAP regarding uncashed checks, escheatment and supplier codes
Maintain current detailed desk procedures and document best practices
Manage returned Walkaway checks with accuracy and attention to detail
Investigate ESPS processes that generate accounting rejects
Develop and implement action plans
Notify the parties involved of resolution plan
Confirm successful correction through verification