Sr. Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Performs accounting responsibilities related to assigned functional area accounts which includes the analysis, maintenance, reconciliation, examination, and verification of accounts activity. Responsible for posting and closing assigned accounts on a monthly basis. Completes account analysis and may prepare financial statements. Identifies, summarizes, and validates transactional data created by Oracle financial system module. Provides critical reports and assessments for management action.

• Completes monthly closing of accounts in assigned functional area to include journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules, as well as closing the AR Receivable module at month end. Develops estimates (accruals) for any costs incurred but not paid.
• Reconciles all activity for assigned general ledger accounts utilizing aging reports and Oracle financial statements. Researches and corrects accounting discrepancies that may not have an apparent or clear rationale upon initial review.
• Generates and issues monthly statements as well as responds to inquiries from relevant parties. Performs research into inquiries and explains rationale for accounting decisions.
• Generates information for accounting/financial documentation including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and fiscal year-end statements, all with supporting analysis.
• Audits and records all funds movement, as well as records all material adjustments to financial statements. Matches amounts to their source.
• Ensures that all Japanese standards for Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (J-SOX) compliance controls are followed.
• Analyzes transactions to ensure accuracy of balances and that transactions are accounted for appropriately within the general ledger system. Uses judgment to make necessary adjustments. Distinguishes trends of assigned accounts/functional areas.
• Prepares and distributes analysis and summary reports to all management levels. Performs depreciation, amortization, forecasting, and projection analyses as requested.
• Processes and reconciles dealer netting to ensure proper payment to retailers for credit balances on month-end parts statements.
• Prepares and reconciles the retailer parts statement drafting file before submitting to PNC Bank for ACH debit. Processes Lockbox payments daily.
• Processes Added Security check files. Makes decisions on the type of charge and what corresponding transaction needs to be completed in Accounts Receivable (A/R). Resolves transaction issues within each file. Works seamlessly with Subaru Added Security (SAS) management, Accounts Payable (A/P), and Cash Management to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Drafts the Corporate Vehicle Out of Household leases on a monthly basis. Researches and resolves drafting issues. Provides receipt information and reports to Corporate Vehicles. Maintains the Corporate Vehicle Lease Program (CVLP) banking updates in the Oracle system.

• Works with internal and external auditors by providing requested data, explanations, and process details as requested.
• Collaborates with the Accounting team in the implementation of various financial systems and process improvements on an as-needed basis in order to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the financial process.
• Stays current with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as they relate to your specific area of responsibility.
• Maintains the Oracle Receivable Customer module for additions of new retailers and changes to retailer information.
• Bills Subaru Corporation (S ) and North American Subaru, Inc. (NASI) on a monthly basis and reconciles the receivable accounts.