Detroit, Michigan, USA
19 days ago
Global Tax Account - Tax Analyst
Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Detroit, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

The General Motors Global Tax and Customs department is a team of approximately 200 people focused primarily on GM’s strategic and most complex tax and trade matters. We manage relationships with numerous external partners who perform many of our routine tax functions. We aspire to be a trusted advisor to both internal partners and external stakeholders to whom we provide actionable, innovative advice in a straightforward manner. To achieve these goals, we strive to empower team members through trust, flexibility, feedback, and career development.

The Global Tax Accounting Tax Analyst is responsible for processes necessary to ensure GM’s income taxes are properly accounted for pursuant to ASC 740 and appropriately reported in its SEC filings, including both U.S. and local tax impacts of foreign business activity. This person will have responsibility for administering SOX compliance with respect to key financial accounting processes and the financial reporting of taxes.

What You’ll Do

US GAAP quarterly and annual tax accounting processes for the U.S. and/or non-U.S. regions, including deferred/current tax calculation, cash tax forecast, effective tax rate forecast, valuation allowance analysis, and support on the reporting of uncertain tax positions and tax contingencies.

Review tax accounting submissions for accuracy and completeness

Provide tax accounting support for Tax planning, M&A, divestiture, and similar activities.

Assist in the resolve of tax accounting issues and drive leading practices. 

Assist in technical accounting analysis of legislative developments.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA with 2+ years of relevant large public accounting firm or private industry experience.

Experience with a U.S. based multinational and Masters in Tax preferred.

Ability to work effectively with Tax, Finance, Legal and other departments in the U.S. and other countries.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience with a U.S. based multinational and Masters in Tax preferred.

Exposure with the preparation of U.S. GAAP income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 including FIN 18 interim period accounting, APB 23, ASC 740-10-25 (Fin 48) and ASC 450 direct and indirect tax contingency accounting, and other related accounting pronouncements.

Exposure with Income tax footnote preparation and review for SEC filings (10-Q / K, etc.)

Systems experience with tax solutions products (OneSource) and ERP ledgering systems (SAP, Oracle)

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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.

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About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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