Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
* Responsible for analysis and review of financials including the monthly accounting close process and assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of branch-level financial statements.
* Assist with various recurring and month-end accounting functions directed toward processing of all transactions.
* Participation in the analysis of monthly branch-level financial statements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of account balances. Conduct proper and thorough comparison to budget and trend.
* Create and post journal entries as needed. Prepare monthly balance sheet account analyses for assigned areas of responsibility.
* Assist with the consolidation of monthly financial statement information for internal/external financial reporting.
* Provide ongoing support to Field as needed for development of annual operating budgets.
* Provide required documentation support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
* Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ Corporation, Inc. quality improvement system.
* Assumes other duties as assigned.
WE OFFER:
* Competitive Pay 401k Plan with generous employer match Insurance Plans for (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability)
* Paid Holiday leave (6) days, and a Paid Time Off Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* A top-notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career
* An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
Requirements
Talented professionals, are you looking to join a growing company and begin your career? Do you want to be a part of a company that serves tens of thousands of collision-repair businesses, mechanical service shops and vehicle dealerships? How would you like to be a part of a team that offers a unique environment, that fosters individual growth, rewards performance and encourages your career advancement? Are you looking for a company that has excellent benefits including dental, medical, vision, paid time off, and many more? Look no further and apply today at LKQ where you won't be just an employee but our most valuable asset. We're looking for individuals who are interested in a long-range career growth. LKQ Corporation has more than 40,000 employees and is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, China, Europe, and Taiwan offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. LKQ is excited about the growth that continues to happen and has been happening for the past 20 years. Are you ready to join our team? Don't wait apply today -- we are waiting to add you to our team!
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* BS/BA degree in Accounting is required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Ability to seek out relevant information.
* Ability to apply math computation skills including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as, statistics and other mathematical concepts used in modeling.
* Maintain strong focus on details.
* Knowledge of accounting distribution and ability to verify correctness and completeness of such information.
* Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures as they related to the particular area of accounting.
* Ability to formulate policy and document processes and procedures
* Demonstrated ability to create, organize and maintain Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
* Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.
* Possess strong work ethic and commitment to completing responsibilities.
MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE:
* Computer, 10-key calculator, multi-user telephone system, copier, fax machine, and Microsoft Office software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2 to 5 years direct relevant experience in a corporate accounting environment is highly desired.
Position Type
Full-time
Chicago, IL
LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list. In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.
LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:
• 2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.
• 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.
• 2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.
• 2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.
• On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
• S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.