VPP Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting Analyst

Toyota•Plano, TX

About The Position

The VPP Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting Analyst position is a key member of the accounting team that ensures accurate preparation of financial information and reports, timely completion of period close process and review of account reconciliations. This position also assists internal or external audit requirements and various regulatory requirements and support business partners by providing accurate accounting information to enable sound decisions and drive management actions.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience
Strong accounting understanding and expertise
Strong written documentation and written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills, initiative and ability to multitask
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office
Ability to quickly learn new applications or software tools

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Experience working with ERP applications; SAP preferred
Public accounting experience with national firm
Expertise in Excel (i.e.: macros, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.)

Responsibilities

Perform the month-end close process: Review and reconcile month-end data reports for respective journal entries.
Evaluate accuracy and reasonableness of financial information provided by business partners.
Perform month end closing activities, including the preparation and recording of all associated journal entries.
Ensure balances reflected in the financial statements are accurate.
Prepare, analyze and review monthly reports and stand-alone and consolidated fluctuation analyses.
Lead departmental month-end close meetings.
Assist in the preparation of information for Board of Directors, executive presentations, and various special projects as requested by management.
Prepare quarterly and/or annual financial statements
Prepare and review supporting schedules and documentation as required for the financial audits for both companies by external audit.
Provide information required for periodic regulatory audits and tax reporting.
Determine the appropriate GAAP accounting treatment new products, as well as for undefined
Independently prepare and respond to various ad-hoc request from internal departments, timely and accurately.
Proactively monitor new and revised rulings to determine impact to Toyota entities, SOX 404 and Tax.
Support business unit projects/initiatives by providing SME for overall business process, internal controls and accounting and reporting issues while meeting all objective due dates.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes without impairing controls.
Propose recommendations to management and independently coordinate implementation of changes approved by management.
Independently lead and/or support management-directed special projects.
Continuously look for opportunities to strengthen and/or streamline existing accounting policies and procedures.
Investigate and implement advanced usage of available technology.
Recommend process improvements and/or changes in accounting treatment as appropriate.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)