FLP Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst

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.

• 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 elevate 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 elevate 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…