Job Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Detroit Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI, three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
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
Provides direction to a team of individuals with similar functional responsibility
What You’ll Do
Function as an intermediary between IT and Finance Business partners, building strong relationships to ensure Project objectives are met
Strong technical and analytical skills are required to ensure the robustness and integrity of the system and its outputs
Perform System Integration Testing (SIT) or User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to sign off that functionality designed by IT developers agrees with the contractual measures of success (or given Business requirements)
Lead Parallel Testing with business partners by identifying key users and leading efforts to complete parallel testing efforts. Leading requires basic PMO abilities such as developing schedules, establishing kick off meetings, developing test cases, maintaining global office hours for support, and leading status updates with business partners
Develop testing strategies to investigate system database functionality, address business concerns, conduct root cause analysis and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Able to work with a high level of independent capability and initiative
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, or related field
5+ years general finance, systems, and data analysis experience
Strong technical background and business knowledge of Financial systems including: Hyperion, cloud EPM applications, and Financial Reporting
Advanced MS Excel expertise, with preferred experience using Hyperion Excel add in: Smart View
Advanced to Fluent English skills in both verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with OneStream
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
Able to collaborate with IT, Finance, and Accounting professionals on topics within their expertise
Ability to analyze financial statements
Willing to take on additional responsibilities, attend training, and learn new technical skills
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.
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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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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