Accounting Analyst - Financial Reporting & SEC

Ford Motor; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Corporate Accounting professional to join the team in supporting monthly close, financial reporting, and SEC filings for Ford Credit. The role offers hybrid work with onsite four or more days per week, and entails leading Workiva for 10-Q/10-K preparations, ensuring SOX controls, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates will have CPA or equivalent, 3+ years in accounting/auditing, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• CPA license (or Chartered Accountant) with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or auditing, with a focus on financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly related to debt, consolidation, and cash flow.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis techniques.
• Strong organization and task oriented skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of SAP General Ledger and Group Reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly close related items, such as input of monthly JE's, account reconciliations and other monthly close items.
• Prepare the quarterly income statement and balance sheet which are distributed to the Ford Credit finance and accounting teams.
• Lead for Workiva tool, which is used to prepare the 10-Q/10-K and perform iXBRL review.
• Assist with entries for various tax and legal restructuring activities.
• Undertake benchmarking activities to ensure 10-Q/10-K disclosures are appropriate.
• Interface with Ford Credit Financial Analysis to support financial reporting process and MD&A for SEC filings (10-Q/10-K).
• Ensure proper internal controls are maintained (SOX) and document procedures.
• Create and implement ideas for automation using data analytic tools.
• Support annual MCRP review.
• Participate in KFS training and community service sessions.

Skills

CPA license

Accounting degree

3+ years experience

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP General Ledger

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Corporate Accounting professional to join the team in supporting monthly close, financial reporting, and SEC filings for Ford Credit. The role offers hybrid work with onsite four or more days per week, and entails leading Workiva for 10-Q/10-K preparations, ensuring SOX controls, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates will have CPA or equivalent, 3+ years in accounting/auditing, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.