Finance - Accounting Analyst

at  General Motors

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. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: BS Accountancy or related-course graduate
• Years of experience: 1-3 years

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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 costing systems, as necessary for the role (i.e. 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.
• Problem Solving
• Integrity and Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Learning on the Fly
• Client Service Mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works effectively with remote colleagues via various communication channels
• Research accounting and costing issues and prescribe appropriate resolution
• Ability to pursue open issues to resolution
• High level of analytical ability to solve unusual and difficult issues
• Works effectively with others and as part of a team
• Fluent in English

Serve as a Strategic Business Partner, bringing timely and insightful decisions to all strategic and tactical matters as they related to SEC requirements, accounting, audit/SOX compliance and financial analyses, leveraging financial systems and processes that increase clarity, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from Product Costing and Inventory perspective:
• Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
• Product Line Profitability and Variance Analysis as per US GAAP
• Annual closing as per US GAAP
• Propose Journal Entries based on financial information
• Compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits
• Interacts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller’s Team, Global Finance Teams, Global Systems Teams, etc.)
• Has strong control focus – brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately
• Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance
• Frequent contact with others outside of work group, including various Business Unit(s) functions and management/directors, to accomplish tasks and resolve issues
• Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities) - eventual leader of such projects
• Responsible for the day- to-day product costing, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
• Supports the activities of forecast, budget, and long-term plan by supplying Actuals information to other GBS teams and BU functions such as Operations Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Supply Chain, Product Development, etc.
• Research, analyze, and explain variances on month-on-month, year-on-year, prior-to-current of Actuals information.
• Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.
• Prepare costing and profitability analysis for management decision-making process when business needs.
• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management.
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of the Company’s operational, production, and trade flows.
• Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting & analysis related to vehicle costing and contribution margin of various product lines of Business unit(s) assigned.
• Investigate and report to the direct supervisor any inconsistencies or improprieties.
• Identify non-value-added processes within the team and seek solutions.