General Accounting Analyst (Mid Shift)

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid on MID SHIFT, 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

Serve as a Ledger Owner for one of GM-Europe Entities maintaining accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance to policies and regulatory requirements, (SEC requirements, accounting, audit/SOX/Non-SOX) providing valuable insights to support strategic business decisions through financial analyses, leveraging financial systems and processes that increase clarity, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

What You'll Do

• Perform operationally the month-end/quarter-end/year end close, reporting/trend analysis and account reconciliation; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Prepare and analyze Trial Balance/other reports highlighting trends and variances for management review

• Identify, interpret, and analyze potential accounting risks/issues and execute preventive measure to avoid from recurring

• Analyze and conduct thorough review of general ledger accounts to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data

• Identify and execute internal controls, SOX/Non-SOX compliance and financial procedures

• Collaborate closely with cross functional team to ensure accurate and timely reporting, account reconciliation and other project deliverables

• Assist with internal and external financial reporting - including analyzing consolidated results, be of assistance in Audited Financial Statements account schedules and other supports, statutory adjustment postings and year end roll over activities for local accounts entities under our scope

• Evaluate the current process/practices, Identify, and drive various projects/initiatives for operational efficiency and continuous improvement

• Serve as subject matter expert for the team, mentor and coach as needed

• Accommodate adhoc tasks as needed by the business

• Research and interpret new accounting standards and brainstorm how each apply to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements. Potential sentences can include any of the following:  (1) Major projects/brands/groups they will be working with  (2) The impact the group/position can make

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​ 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to details; With proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance

• Minimum of 5 years experienced in Accounting and Finance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​ 

• Certified Public Accountancy license

• Global Accounting and Finance experience either in Global Shared Services/BPO set-up

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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