What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant III - Close & Consolidations position at GM Financial?
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.
Responsibilities
About the Accountant III - Close & Consolidations:
The Accountant III prepares journal entries, performs and assists others with difficult and involved reconciliations, researches and assists others with exceptions, and analyzes 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 Accountant III works under very limited supervision and interacts with other departments and/or external parties when the Accountant III feels it is necessary.
What you'll be doing:
- 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
- Prepare external and internal audit schedules
- Lead requirements related to documentation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
- Question and investigate unusual / non-routine transactions
- Maintain charts of accounts
- Report writing for General Ledger
Qualifications
What makes you the dream candidate?
- Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Advanced knowledge of standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures
- Strong background with automated accounting systems
- Proficient with Excel
- Oracle 11i/R12 knowledge preferred
- Strong background understanding chart of accounts and how its structured
- Experience with a financial reporting tools and data base query tools
Experience
- 7-10 years in public or general accounting and/or financial analysis required
- CPA preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Fianance with a strong accounting emphasis 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, 2-days a week in office
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