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Senior Accountant
Ally
Detroit, MI, United States
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Ally Requisition #
18-6334
Job Description
Position Description
This role is responsible for accounting and reporting for Ally Insurance and is instrumental in the month end and quarter end close and reporting process. Additionally, this position will participate in special projects that support the overall Insurance business which will require gaining an understanding of new transactions and assessing the impact to accounting.
Job Responsibilities
• Prepare month end and quarter end journal entries and reports
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Document policies and procedures surrounding the journal entries recorded
• Work with FP&A to analyze results and provide explanations for variance analysis
• Compile annual legal entity financial statement and work with external auditors
• Work with operational/project teams on new product implementations and assess impact on accounting
• Provide information for quarterly and annual SEC and statutory filings
• Complete special projects and ad hoc requests
• Work to continually improve efficiencies and controls of existing process
Qualifications
• BS/BBA degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required
• CPA preferred
• Preferred 4+ years previous work experience in Accounting or related field
• Proven track record of driving for results with minimal ongoing direction
• Ability to drive change and initiate process improvements
• Attention to detail balanced with knowing the right level necessary to deliver on requirements
• Energetic and inquisitive, quick learner, takes initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to organize data, perform independent analysis and provide explanations to management
• Ability to influence others and work effectively in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Insurance knowledge preferred, but not required
• SAP experience preferred
• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, ect.) preferred
Education level:
• Required: Bachelor Degree, Masters desired.
Ally Overview
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial services company and a top 25 U.S. financial holding company offering financial products for consumers, businesses, automotive dealers and corporate clients. Ally's legacy dates back to 1919, and the company was redesigned in 2009 with a distinctive brand, innovative approach and relentless focus on its customers. Ally has an award-winning online bank (member FDIC), one of the largest full service auto finance operations in the country, a complementary auto-focused insurance business, a growing digital wealth management and online brokerage platform, and a trusted corporate finance business offering capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies.
Business Unit/Enterprise Function
Finance strives to be a trusted adviser to the enterprise and prides itself on maintaining the highest level of integrity and accountability. Finance is responsible for finance reporting, financial analysis, accounting, strategy and planning, tax and investor relations.
Total Rewards Information
Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and bonus pay potential based on achieving personal and company goals. Plus, we have a flexible paid time-off program with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Ally offers a variety of benefits to protect your health and well-being, provide financial security and balance your work-life needs including:
• Industry-leading 401K Retirement Savings Plan including Matching and Company Contributions
• Comprehensive wellness program with financial incentives designed to help you achieve your best health
• Flexible health insurance options including dental and vision
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Pre-tax dependent care and commuter benefits
• Other work-life integration benefits including Paid Parental & Caregiver Leave, Adoption Assistance, Back-up Child & Adult/Elder Care, Child Care Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, LifeMatters Employee Assistance Program, Weight Watchers and other employee discount programs
Ally is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.