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
What you'll be doing:
- Provide guidance and training to direct reports
- Review assigned general ledger accounts and consistently question any unusual / non-routine transactions and account balance variances
- Prepare and approve journal entries
- Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and review reconciliations performed by others when assigned
- Prepare / review reporting, which includes ad-hoc, one-time requests
- Participate in special projects as necessary
- Promote a cooperative and productive work environment
- Provide analytical support as requested to Financial Reporting, Treasury, Financial
- Planning & Analysis, and other business groups
- Comply with and enforce company policies and procedures
- Assist with documentation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
What makes you an ideal candidate?
- Strong background with automated accounting systems.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Access Database.
- Working knowledge of the Accounting Standards Codification.
- Working knowledge understanding of financial statements.\
- Ability to lead, coach, and mentor team members.
- Perform analysis on monthly financial statements and also on complex transactions.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Detailed oriented.
- Good Leadership skills.
- Possess the skills necessary to operate various office equipment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of account reconciliations.
Qualifications
Experience:
- 5-7 years in public or general accounting and/or financial analysis Req
- 0-2 years supervisory experience Req
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related experience 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
Top Skills
What We Do
GM Financial is the captive finance company and the wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America and China. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail loan and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses. GM Financial employs more than 9,000 hard-working team members, and we're always looking for new people with diverse talents. GM Financial is a workplace where dedicated people have the opportunity to work together and celebrate our successes. Our culture is based on respect, integrity, innovation and personal development. GM Financial is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Each year, we select several philanthropic organizations to support through our Signature Events program. The company and its team members actively support these organizations through many company-wide initiatives; in addition we support numerous other nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and monetary donations.
