2026 Summer Intern - Accounting

General Motors • Full-time • United States • 2w ago

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

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

Each successful candidate will be offered a hybrid role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

The Team: 

At GM, our culture is to have a "One Team" approach, where we collaborate cross functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results. This program will give you the opportunity to work with a diverse group of teams to accomplish our larger goals. In this role you will support and coordinate with multiple facets of the General Motors global portfolio by crafting and implementing timely business solutions. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in solving meaningful and important issues facing our company!

What You’ll Do:

 You will collaborate with GM’s globally diverse organizations to assemble data, perform analyses, and present your recommendations to senior GM executives at the end of your internship. In addition to your core work you will have unique networking opportunities with peers and senior finance executives and leaders which will facilitate your visibility and growth within GM. You will also participate in several key activities focused around the “Design/Build/Sell and Services” operations of the company, as well as a case competition, assembly plant tour, and overviews of key areas of finance.

Accounting rotations may include the following :

Controllership, Audit, Tax. Rotations will provide candidates with the work experience necessary towards obtaining a CPA license and may include consolidating and reporting company results, analyzing transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, and serving as a strategic business partner to increase transparency, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

Required Qualifications

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics
Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between October 2026 and June 2027 OR graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2025 and June 2026 and will complete additional CPA required course work or Master’s degree (total 150 hours) between October 2026 and June 2027
Able to work full time, 40 hours per week during the Summer of 2026

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity and ability to initiative/self-directed
Evidence of strong character with honesty, accountability, and trust
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well with teams and cross-functional groups
Functional/Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Decision Quality, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic Agility, Managerial Courage, Innovative Thinking
Currently pursuing or interested in pursuing a CPA is preferred

Strong Analytical Skills / Fundamental Knowledge of Corporate Finance

Familiarity in use of common financial tools (ROI, NPV, IRR, etc.)
Knowledge of corporate finance principles including ability to perform balance sheet analysis, Income statement analysis, cash flow statement analysis, capital structure analysis, etc.
Familiarity with basic accounting principles or sophisticated accounting principles for Accounting roles
Sophisticated Excel skills and strong modeling and financial valuation skills

Teamwork/Leadership Skills

Ability to work with people within and outside the group, including cross-functional partners
Solves problems and develops new methods of analysis to streamline decision-making
Searches out and corrects inconsistent data; finds and fixes root cause and understands the drivers

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.

Compensation:

The monthly salary range for this role is $4,900 - $5,200 dependent upon class status and degree.

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program.

What you’ll get from us (Benefits):

Paid US GM Holidays

GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program

Result-based potential for growth within GM

Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

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