Accounting Analyst - GM Financial

Hybrid model opportunity in Fort Worth, TX: 3 days remote and 2 days onsite.

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. 

About the role: 

The Accounting Analyst provides support on a variety of accounting activities, including serving as the administrator for the North America account reconciliation system, ad-hoc accounting research, and functioning as the liaison with Policy Administration in order to manage the North America General Ledger group's policy responsibilities. In addition, the Accounting Analyst may prepare journal entries, perform and assist others with difficult and involved reconciliations, research and assist others with exceptions, and analyze 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 Accounting Analyst works under very limited supervision and interacts with other departments and/or external parties when necessary.

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as the administrator for the reconciliation software program by assigning duties and roles in the system, maintaining reporting, and monitoring compliance with deadlines
• Assist with coordination of the General Ledger group's policy process, including ensuring appropriate GL group member review and reasonable completion timelines
• Review general ledger reconciliations for policy and SOX compliance, as well as looking for process improvement ideas
• Assist with providing the external and internal auditors documentation requested as a part of their SOX testing
• Prepare and input complex journal entries to the general ledger
• Calculate and validate accruals and assist and guide others with the same
• Prepare complex monthly management reports and analysis, which includes ad-hoc, one-time requests with little or no direction
• Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and review reconciliations performed by others as assigned
• Research, document and resolve the most difficult reconciling items, which requires advanced problem solving capabilities
• Lead requirements related to documentation and compliance with SOX
• Question and investigate unusual / non-routine transactions and account balance variances

What makes you a dream candidate? 

• Working knowledge of account reconciliations and financial statements
• Strong background with automated accounting and financial systems 
• Understand how to develop and execute a test script and document findings
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor team members
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with financial reporting tools and database query tools
• Perform analysis on monthly financial statements and also on complex transactions
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to  work independently
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Detail oriented

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an Accounting major required
• 3-5 years in corporate or public accounting required, preferably with a financial services background

Licenses

• CPA license preferred, but not 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, minimum of 2-days a week in office 

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