Sr Accountant

Sr Accountant

Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

You'll play a pivotal role in helping us create the company we want to be. And for our employees and H-D community it's done through being fair, honest, positive and creative. This isn't just any company. And yours isn't just any career. It's part of your story. Ride with us and make it legendary.

This role is hybrid, supporting the Chicago, IL market (local candidates preferred). Employees in hybrid roles are expected to have a dedicated, quiet, and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that's sufficient for completing their job when working outside of the office.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for performing general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end closing processes for Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). This position will also participate in functional and company-wide projects, systems maintenance, training, and testing.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads in the completion of the monthly accounting close for areas of responsibility including the preparation of monthly management reporting package schedules and detailed analyses as necessary to assist in the month-end review process, and monthly financial reporting and analyses.
• Prepares the quarterly, and year-end financial statements, including footnote disclosure for areas of responsibility for HDFS and subsidiaries and the Financial Services components of the HDI 10-Q and 10-K, as required by US GAAP and other regulatory bodies.
• Performs, establishes and drives implementation of best practices for creating monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, procedures, and other related tasks.
• Proactively brings identified issues and proposed solutions to the attention of management.
• Makes judgment, when called upon, regarding accounting treatment of individual items. Errors in judgment could cause mistreatment of individual items resulting in overstatement or understatement of income or expense.
• Establishes relationships with other teams and acts as contact for internal / external auditors for areas of responsibility.
• Provides training and support to accounting staff and leads testing of system upgrades and patches where appropriate.
• Supports financial analysts as needed in preparation and analysis of annual budget and periodic forecasts related to accounts in scope of responsibility.
• Assists the accounting team with maintaining compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory agency technical guidance. This may include research-related projects, various ad-hoc financial reporting requests and other special projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Accounting

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience or 4 years of relevant experience.

High level of professionalism

Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a strong attention to detail and limited supervision

Strong analytical skills

Proven ability to take the initiative, multi-task, and achieve results

Strong teamwork skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Ability to leverage an understanding of business and system processes to develop accurate financial information and solutions

Preferred

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

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 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

Direct Reports : No Travel Required : 0 - 10% Pay Range : 79,600-123,600 Visa Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Relocation : This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)