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.
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Our Purpose: To drive financial clarity and empower strategic decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.
Responsibilities
About the Accountant I role:
The Accountant I prepares journal entries, routine reconciliations and analyzes trends and costs to validate results. This team member relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a variety of job functions and closing activities. The Accountant I works independently with general supervision and interacts with other departments and/or external parties when directed to fulfill position requirements.
What you'll be doing:
- Prepare and input journal entries
- Calculate and validate accruals
- Prepare management reports and analysis, which includes ad-hoc, one-time requests
- Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts
- Research and document reconciling items
- Question unusual / non-routine transactions
- Assist with the preparation of external and internal audit schedules
- Assist with documentation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
- Assist in month end consolidation process
- Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts
Qualifications
What makes you the dream candidate?
- Working knowledge of automated accounting systems
- A general understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Working knowledge of account reconciliations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of financial statements
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Business with an Accounting major or Finance with strong Accounting emphasis or several years of related experience required
- 1-3 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
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