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Employee Benefit Accounting - Pension Analyst [04/12/2010] |
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Working closely with the GM Employee Benefit Manager for US plans, activities may involve working closely with other departments such as Employee Cost Analysis and interaction with various actuaries to obtain required input to support accounting activities for GM US pension plans. Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision-making, accuracy, creativity, and initiative. Responsibilities also include assisting in supervising the Employee Benefits Accounting team
Daily / Monthly job duties will include:
• Prepare analysis of financial statements for applicable areas and applicable sections of the annual report, government filings, and press releases
• Consult with specialists on accounting and required reporting areas
• Identify, interpret, and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
• Prepare, and analyze various monthly journal entries and account reconciliations with a focus on US pension activities
• Develop understanding of and ability to apply U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting standards and government rules and regulations
• Analyze quantitative data or complex problems of various types
• Develop new methods of analysis and methods of data presentation (charts, graphs, etc.)
• Provide and maintain support documentation for approval of accounting work and ongoing controls testing
• Identify / correct inconsistent data, solve problems and develop new methods of analysis
• Develop and present data to other members of the organization
• Coordinate information between departments such as Employee Cost Analysis • Maintain frequent contact with others outside the work group Basic Required:
• Degree in Accounting and CPA or equivalent - active license holder
• Previous Public Accounting experience (minimum 2 years)
• Technical accounting knowledge and experience with employee benefits, including actuarial techniques & terminology, and HR issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong oral and written skills
• Demonstrated commitment to functional and cross-functional partnerships
• Solid understanding of internal controls
• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex
• High levels of initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and decision making
Basic Preferred:
• Embrace and manage change
• Understand various defined benefit employee benefit programs
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and other regulatory standards, especially FAS 87 and FAS 88 Job Type: Permanent Location: Michigan-Detroit
Salary: [n/a] Date available: now Specialist Industry: Job Contact:: Contact Tel:: Interview Dates:: Closing Date:: Salary-Pay Range:: Minimum Experience:: Company: General Motors Company Description: General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 204,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. Company Website: [n/a]
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05/16/2012