Overview
Why General Ledger at GM Financial?
The General Ledger team at GM Financial plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data. As part of this team, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, managing and maintaining the core accounting records that support our business. This position offers extensive opportunities to deepen your understanding of financial processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, making it ideal for those who are detail-oriented and passionate about numbers. You will collaborate with various departments, providing insights and support to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
If you excel in meticulous analysis, thrive in a structured environment, and are eager to contribute to the financial backbone of a dynamic organization, this is the perfect role for you. At GM Financial, we cultivate a culture that values innovation, integrity, and a sense of community. Our team members are empowered to bring new ideas to the table, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
Our Purpose: To drive financial clarity and empower strategic decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.
Responsibilities
About the Accountant II - Close & Consolidations:
The Accountant II performs journal entries, difficult and involved reconciliations, researches exceptions, and analyzes trends and costs to validate results. This team member relies on several years of experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a variety of job functions and closing activities. The Accountant II works under limited supervision and interacts with other departments and/or external parties when the Accountant II feels it is necessary.
What you'll be doing:
- Prepare and input complex journal entries
- Calculate and validate accruals
- Prepare monthly management reports and analysis, which includes ad-hoc, one-time requests
- Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and review reconciliations performed by others when assigned
- Research, document, and resolve reconciling items which require problem solving capabilities
- Consistently question unusual / non-routine transactions
- Prepare external and internal audit schedules
- Assist with documentation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
- Assisting in month end consolidation process
- Maintain chart of accounts
- Report writing for General Ledger
Qualifications
What makes you the dream candidate?
- Strong background with automated accounting systems
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Working knowledge of account reconciliations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Access Database
- Working knowledge understanding of financial statements
- Experience with financial reporting tools and database query tools
- Perform analysis on monthly financial statements and also on complex transactions
- Possess the skills necessary to operate various office equipment
Experience
- 2-6 years of experience in public or general accounting and/or financial analysis required
- Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations in a multiple subsidiary environment preferred
- Experience with multiple foreign currencies, revaluation, and translation preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong accounting emphasis or several years of related experience required
What We Offer:
Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture:
Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation:
Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance:
Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
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