Accountant II

Company: GM Financial
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewThe Accountant II prepares journal entries, difficult and involved reconciliations, researches and resolves 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 II works under moderate supervision and interacts with other departments and/or external parties when necessary.ResponsibilitiesJOB DUTIES

• Prepare and input both simple and complex journal entries
• Calculate and validate accruals
• Prepare monthly management reports and analysis, which includes ad-hoc, one-time requests
• Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts
• Research, resolve, and document reconciling items which require critical thinking and problem solving capabilities
• Answer questions from and provide requested information to both internal and external auditors
• Assist with documentation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Consistently question unusual / non-routine transactions and account balance variances
• Participate in special projects as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and proceduresREPORTING RELATIONSHIPAccounting Manager USQualificationsKnowledge
  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Working knowledge of account reconciliations
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Access Database
  • Working knowledge of the Accounting Standards Codification
  • Working knowledge understanding of financial statements
  • Working knowledge of the accounts payable processSkills
    • Experience database query tools
    • 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
    • Possess the skills necessary to operate various office equipment
    • Strong computer skills
    • Strong verbal and written communication skillsAdditional Knowledge Skills and Abilities
      • Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices and proceduresEducation
        • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or years of progressive experience in a true Accounting role (not Accounts Payable or Account Receivable) requiredExperience
          • 2-4 years in public or general accounting and/or financial analysis, preferably with a financial services background requiredWorking Conditions
            • Occasional overtime or split shifts may be required
            • Subject to stressful situations
            • Fast-paced office environment
            • Strong focus on providing quality service to internal and external customers
            • Work additional hours based on production demands requiring mandatory overtime
            • Must be able to deal with stressful office conditions while troubleshooting problems

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