Accounting Analyst

Inside the Role

As an Accounting Analyst, you will be a key contributor to a high-performing and collaborative team ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for all aspects of our business. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, including the full lifecycle of financial transactions—from origination and recognition to processing and reporting in financial statements. Core responsibilities include accounts payable and expense reporting processes. A key part of your role will involve investigating discrepancies and reconciling items, identifying root causes, and driving resolution in partnership with internal stakeholders and offshore resources. Additionally, you will execute user acceptance testing (UAT), champion process improvements, and implement operational efficiencies. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close activities while maintaining robust internal controls.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience   

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTFS:

• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders, serving as a liaison with Procurement and Vendor/Business Partners. Initiate and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency.  
• Conduct and review monthly accounts payable reconciliations completed by the offshore team. Analyze and investigate discrepancies, work with the offshore team to resolve issues, and escalate matters to relevant teams or process correcting entries as necessary. The role involves the use of reports, Microsoft Excel, and SAP for analysis.
• Coordinate accounts payable accruals at month-end to ensure accurate financial statement recording.
• Perform user acceptance testing for system upgrades or changes before implementation, document manual activities to ensure compliance, review offshore ICS testing, and provide audit support.
• Oversee and evaluate the offshore team's management of exceptions and error resolution, including issues related to bank and payment files and invoice processing.
• Provide thorough training sessions for all business users on SAP Fiori and ensure ongoing support for any questions encountered during regular invoice processing activities.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and initiate vendor maintenance requests.

 

Knowledge You Should Bring:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• 2 years of business experience with account payables.
• Knowledge of accruals, invoicing and troubleshooting or related experience.
• Proficient in General Business
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Ability to function independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to plan and organize
• Looks for efficiencies/automation
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Comfortable speaking and working with all levels of management

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:

• Knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Charlotte, NC US, Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: 

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at or toll free For TTY/TDD enabled call or toll free

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