VDL Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst – Initial Interview

Candidate Name:.

Responses to these questions are due to slkenned@illinois.edu by 5pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

1. Tell us about yourself and your work experiences that make you well suited for this position.

2. Describe your experience with Excel and work you have done that was made easier with Excel or
another similar program.

3. Describe a time that you improved the efficiency of a process. In addition, how do you go about
learning a process that is not well documented and how do you develop recommendations for
improvement?

4. How would you describe your communication style? What is your preferred approach for explaining
financial information to upper management and stakeholders?

5. Based upon the job description, what are the main areas of focus you feel you need to put the most
emphasis on in the first 90 days in the position?

6. How do you manage competing demands on your time? Describe your organizational style and how
you prioritize tasks in a fast‐paced, high‐demand environment.

7. This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule of up to two days per week remote
after an initial training period entirely in the office. Does this align with your expectations?

Yes, hybrid schedule aligns well with my expectations.

8. What are your salary expectations?

My salary expectations are in the range of $75,000 to $95,000 annually. I am flexible on
compensation and open to discussing it further based on the details of the role. My priority is finding
the right opportunity to utilize my skills and experiences.