General information
Ref # 20325
Remote? No
Ally and Your Career
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Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?
The Opportunity
The Accountant II within Ally's Debt Accounting & Securitization Operations (DASO) organization plays a critical role in providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information, advice, and transaction support to key stakeholders of the company's largest operating unit. The position will be responsible for accounting-related activities in support of Ally's DASO operations, specifically for the securitization team, and will lead in developing and executing accounting processes for its strategic growth initiatives. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a talented team focused on working efficiently to promote work/life balance is strongly preferred. This position reports to the DASO Accounting Manager.
The Work Itself
Engage in securitization investor report creation, review, and distribution, ensuring servicing activity results are accurate and timely.
Coordinate monthly activities and address securitization servicing questions with internal customers, trustees/administrators, and securitization investors.
Responsible for legal entity accounting, review, and analysis.
Assist with the accounting close process (e.g. prepare journal entries, financial statement account analysis, etc.)
Assist with ensuring the completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations and general ledger accounts.
Assist in analytical accounting support to the internal business partners.
Assist in the resolution of accounting problems thru the appropriate channels.
Manage and improve the processes around the assigned activities.
Drive audit compliance within the areas for which you are responsible.
Assist with ERP/software transformation initiatives.
Contribute to ad hoc analytical projects as necessary both within and beyond your primary area of focus.
The Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree preferred (Accounting major preferred) CPA (or equivalent) and /or MBA preferred.
1+ years previous work experience in Accounting or related field; Workday ERP experience preferred.
General accounting and/or functional skills for area of expertise.
Exhibit a strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation.
Must possess good communication skills.
Ability to organize data, perform independent analysis, and provide explanations/conclusions to management.
Ability to work with limited supervision while applying previous experience to execute moderately complex tasks.
Ability to contribute meaningfully to projects.
Comfortable interacting with other personnel in group or support staff from other departments; may interact with other internal and external personnel (i.e., external auditors, regulators) on specific projects or routine matters, usually under supervision.
Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) preferred.
How We'll Have Your Back
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Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:
Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Base Pay Range:
An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.
Emerging: 55000
Experienced: 75000
Expert: 95000
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan
