General Accounting Analyst

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. 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

The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll GL accounts across one or more GM entities.  This is a great learning opportunity to understand the different GM payroll systems, and to appreciate how payroll information rolls into our monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statements.  The successful candidate will also be responsible in driving transformation in the space by pushing for ways to standardize, simplify and automate the payroll accounting processes globally.  The Country controllers and the GBS People Services team are the main stakeholders of this role.

What You’ll Do

• Perform General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Identify, interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues

• Research and analyze accounting transactions and contracts

• Identify and execute internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures

• Partner with Finance to determine accounting implications of transactions and perform analytical analyses to utilize when making all material business decisions

• Assist with internal and external financial reporting - including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering strict timeline

• Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement

• Research and interpret new accounting standards and brainstorm how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BA in Finance/Supply Chain/Accounting/Business or equivalent with strong foundation and experience in a shared service environment

• In-depth understanding and experience in various controllership processes for Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet areas

• Understanding of Indirect tax – application in monthly accounting cycle and reporting

• Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements – additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable;

• Working knowledge of SAP and other GM systems as required for the assigned position (systems and level of knowledge necessary will vary – employee must be willing to continuously learn the GM systems landscape and functionality)

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

• Possesses Continuous Improvement mindset and able to translate it to meaningful projects

• Solves and Analyzes Issues, Stretched Goals

• Drive for Individual Results

• Ability to work cross-functionally

• Basic Communication Skills

  • Verbally communicates clearly and concisely a need, request, idea or thought to drive action of peers

  • With help, can tailor communication to address concerns or open conversations in a way that the external partner understands and protects the reputation and confidentiality needs of GM

• Experience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally is preferred

• Basic domain knowledge of Tax accounting and reporting

• Works effectively with others and as part of a team

• Competent/Above-Average English Fluency

• Ability to understand, speak and write Portuguese or Spanish is a plus (requirement for bilingual analysts)

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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