Sr Finance Analyst

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance benefits

401(k) program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts on products and acc

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join the accounting team with primary responsibility for cash, investments, insurance, compensation, product liability, payroll, and corporate allocations. The role requires strong knowledge of U.S.

GAAP and the ability to prepare month-end journal entries and maintain ledgers accurately. You will collaborate across Treasury, Risk Management, Legal and Payroll, supporting global compliance, internal controls, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• A CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related work and/or public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Preferred: SAP ECC and/or SAP BPC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end close activities including journal entries, reconciliation of selected balance sheet accounts, and related account analysis.
• Work closely with Corporate Treasury, Compensation, Risk Management, Legal and Payroll to insure proper application of accounting principles.
• Assist financial planning with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to the business on general ledger accounts and definitions.
• Assist accounting manager with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, while implementing process automation and improvements.
• Support efforts related to global accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support other corporate accounting functions, and project participation as necessary.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel / spreadsheets

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP BPC

Job description

Job Summary

This position will play a key role supporting the company’s corporate accounting department with primary accounting responsibility for cash and investments, insurance, compensation, product liability, payroll, and corporate allocations. The position will draw on knowledge of U.S. GAAP as well as analytical and reconciliation skills to prepare month‑end journal entries and ensure accounts are properly stated in the general ledger. In addition, this position will support corporate accounting initiatives to promote global compliance with U.S. GAAP and strong internal controls. The position will also require the ability to work effectively with professionals at various levels of the organization and to collaborate with individuals across functional areas and geographic locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform month end close activities including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of selected balance sheet accounts, and related account analysis.
• Work closely with Corporate Treasury, Compensation, Risk Management, Legal and Payroll to insure proper application of accounting principles.
• Assist financial planning with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to the business on general ledger accounts and definitions.
• Assist accounting manager with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, while implementing process automation and improvements.
• Support efforts related to global accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support other corporate accounting functions, and project participation as necessary.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Education Specifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. A CPA is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years related work and/or public accounting experience
• Demonstrated competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial reporting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Self‑motivated and a self‑starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints
• Preferred: SAP ECC and/or SAP BPC experience

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full‑time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401(k) program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

Travel Required: 0 – 10%

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer

Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

Job Segment: Accounting, Payroll, Financial Analyst, Risk Management, SAP, Finance, Technology

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.