Perform general ledger functions; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Identify, interpret, and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
Investigate and analyze accounting transactions and contracts
Identify and execute internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial procedures
Partner with Finance to determine the accounting implications of transactions and conduct analyses to inform all significant business decisions
Assist with internal and external financial reporting, including consolidated results analysis, drafting SEC documents, and management review reports, ensuring quality and managing a strict timeline
Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement
Research and interpret new accounting standards and brainstorm how each applies to GM, in addition to meeting external reporting requirements 10-Q / 10-K
Provide guidance to a team of individuals with similar functional responsibilities

General Accounting Analyst

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