Full-Time

Entry-Level Accounting Rotational Program

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General Motors

General Motors

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$78k - $82kAnnually

+ Bonus Potential

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

Detroit, MI, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence at the Detroit Renaissance Center three times per week.

Category
Financial Accounting
Tax Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
  • Must be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2024 and June 2025 OR if you are currently pursuing your CPA: will complete a Bachelor’s degree + additional CPA required course work or Master’s degree (total 150 hours) between December 2024 and June 2025
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
  • Available to start fulltime in June 2025
  • Currently pursuing a CPA is preferred
  • Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Decision Quality, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic Agility, Managerial Courage and Innovative Thinking
  • Knowledge of corporate finance principles including ability to analyze balance sheets, incomes statement and cash flow and capital structure analysis, etc.
  • Familiarity with basic accounting principles or advanced accounting principles for Accounting roles
  • Sophisticated Excel skills and strong modeling and financial valuation skills
  • Can collaborate with a diverse team including cross-functional partners
  • Solves problems and develops new methods of analysis to streamline decision-making
  • Dives into data and corrects inconsistencies, finding and understanding root causes and drivers
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and trust with ability to deal with ambiguity and take initiative
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • support and coordinate with multiple facets of the General Motors global portfolio by crafting and implementing timely business solutions
  • collaborate with GM’s globally diverse organizations to assemble data, perform analyses, and present recommendations to senior GM executives
  • rotate on average every 12 months to different accounting functions
  • work with our leaders to join our broader Controllership team
  • complete at least one (1) project requiring sophisticated data gathering, analytical capability, and presentation skills
  • provide candidates with the work experience necessary towards acquiring a CPA license
  • consolidating and reporting company results
  • analyzing transactions for appropriate accounting treatment
  • serving as a strategic business partner to increase transparency, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. GM generates revenue primarily through vehicle sales under brands like Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick, as well as through financing and insurance services via GM Financial. Unlike many competitors, GM is actively involved in community service and sustainability efforts, with employees contributing significant volunteer hours. The company is also focused on technological advancements, such as its Dynamic Fuel Management system for improved fuel efficiency, and is heavily investing in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. GM's goal is to lead in the automotive industry while promoting diversity and community engagement.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$486.7M

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GM's robust Q2 2024 earnings and raised full-year guidance indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The company's partnerships, such as with Carbon Revolution for advanced carbon fiber wheels, highlight its commitment to innovation and high-performance vehicles.
  • Significant investments in EV manufacturing, supported by government grants, position GM to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive automotive market, including both traditional and EV segments, poses a constant threat to GM's market share.
  • Delays in EV production, as seen with competitors like Ford, could impact GM's ability to meet its ambitious EV goals.

What makes General Motors unique

  • GM's diverse revenue streams, including vehicle sales, financing, and after-sales services, provide a robust financial foundation compared to competitors focused solely on vehicle sales.
  • The company's significant investment in electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies positions it as a leader in the future of mobility.
  • GM's commitment to board diversity, with women making up 55% of its Board of Directors, sets it apart in the traditionally male-dominated automotive industry.

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