Senior Global Purchasing Accountant

Description
The Role
The team is a group of strategic business partners to finance and operations for the Capital, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC), Global Manufacturing and Global Product Development (GPD) organizations. The team provides controllership support to current and new and developing business ventures to ensure zero defects in financial reporting as well as forward looking support for accounting system development and operationalization of accounting for the changing landscape. The team is focused on modernization of accounting activities and growing world class talent in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Perform/oversee General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Identify, interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
• Research and analyze accounting transactions and contracts and document technical accounting memos
• Partner with Finance to determine accounting implications of transactions and perform analytical analyses to utilize when making all material business decisions
• Key participant in GPSC Complex Contract Review Boards
• Partner with Global Technical Accounting on complex agreements
• Prepare accurate and timely submission of quarterly SEC tasks as well as preparation of Quarterly Accounting Review materials
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as required
• Supporting requests of internal/external auditors, ensuring open matters are resolved timely
• Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement
• Identify and execute appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting or related field
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with application of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Experience with design and implementation of accounting systems, processes, and controls
• Proven ability to operate and collaborate cross functionally
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (certified public accountant)
• Big Four Preferred
• Known for ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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