Corporate Accounting Associate

Inside the Role

As a Corporate Accounting Associate, 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 bank reconciliations, abandoned property, 1099 reporting, fixed assets, intercompany, and dealer / retail portfolio reconciliations. 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, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

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What You Drive at DTFS :

Provide support to internal and external stakeholders. Initiate and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

Perform and / or review account reconciliations / processes 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. Requires a high level of analysis and problem solving, using reports, pivot tables, and system research.

Perform month-end close and analytical review of general ledger balances.

Responsible for accurate and timely 1099 reporting and abandoned property filings

Perform user acceptance testing for system upgrades or changes before implementation and document manual activities to ensure compliance for internal controls.

Interact with Financial Reporting and other Daimler teams on intercompany transactions and annual confirmations process.

Knowledge You Should Bring :

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting plus 2 years of relevant experience

Strong understanding of corporate environments and general business functions

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Crucial critical thinking skills

Self motivated with the ability to function independently

Strong attention to detail

Strategic mindset around planning and organization

Looks for efficiencies / automation / process improvement

Teamwork & collaboration

Comfortable speaking and working with all levels of management

Exceptional Candidates Might Have :

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of SAP ERP system

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 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY / TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935