Intercompany Analyst

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 on mid shift (3pm to 12am). This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business. The Role The Intercompany Analyst supports accurate, timely, and compliant intercompany accounting and financial reporting activities. This role is primarily analytical in nature, with emphasis on reviewing balances, investigating variances, resolving exceptions, and providing insights that support sound accounting decisions rather than purely transactional processing. The role applies foundational knowledge of intercompany accounting, financial controls, and reporting processes to execute work within established procedures. The analyst uses sound judgment to identify issues, perform analysis, and recommend solutions, while working under appropriate supervision with periodic review of outcomes. This role partners with internal stakeholders to support month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, audit and SOX requirements, reporting deliverables, and process improvement efforts. The role also supports the effective use of financial systems and automation tools to improve efficiency, clarity, and data integrity. This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring in-office presence as dictated by business needs and GM’s RTO policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. What You'll Do Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting deliverables. Review and analyze intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable balances, including aged items, open exceptions, and variances. Investigate discrepancies, determine likely root causes, and recommend corrective actions using established accounting policies and procedures. Perform analytical review of balances, trends, exceptions, and reconciling items to support issue resolution and decision-making. Prepare, maintain, and organize supporting documentation for audit, SOX, and internal control requirements. Use financial systems, including SAP or similar tools, to process, validate, and analyze accounting data. Prepare or support reports and analyses that provide visibility to intercompany balances, open issues, and operational risks. Follow defined processes and controls while planning and organizing work to meet deadlines and service expectations. Communicate issues, findings, and status updates clearly and professionally to team members, leaders, and stakeholders. Build effective working relationships with business units, global finance teams, and other relevant internal or external stakeholders. Identify opportunities to simplify work, improve quality, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data integrity. Use automation and reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Query, KNIME, or Python, where applicable, to support analysis and reporting needs. Participate in special projects and ad hoc activities that support team and business priorities. Proactively learn relevant intercompany processes, systems, tools, and policy updates to strengthen performance in the role. Expertise Applies foundational knowledge of intercompany accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal control requirements. Demonstrates working knowledge of accounting processes across profit and loss and balance sheet areas. Understands established procedures in own work area and uses professional judgment to determine the appropriate course of action within defined guidelines. Develops practical knowledge of systems, tools, and reporting approaches used in the intercompany accounting process. Complexity Handles routine to moderately varied accounting activities using established processes and procedures. Identifies issues in assigned work, performs analysis, and proposes solutions or escalation paths when needed. Exercises independent judgment in day-to-day work while seeking guidance on more complex, non-routine, or high-risk matters. Follows through on difficult situations and supports timely resolution through coordination with relevant stakeholders. Scope and Impact Impact is primarily within the immediate work area, with contributions that support broader team objectives and financial reporting requirements. Supports the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of intercompany accounting deliverables. Contributes to operational efficiency and process discipline through accurate execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement ideas. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent. Relevant experience in accounting, audit, or general accounting, with exposure to close, reconciliations, analysis, and controllership processes across profit and loss and balance sheet areas. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively within defined processes while managing multiple deadlines and priorities. Willingness to work hybrid, mid-shift, and night shift during peak periods as required by business needs. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Experience in intercompany accounting processes and reporting. CPA preferred. Experience in a shared services or multinational environment. Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX or internal control requirements. Working knowledge of SAP and other financial systems. Exposure to automation or reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Query, KNIME, or Python. 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