2026 Summer Intern - Accounting at General Motors

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields
  • Must be graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between October 2026 and June 2027 (if pursuing CPA license, will complete degree + required coursework between October 2026 and June 2027)
  • Able to work full time, 40 hours per week during the Summer of 2026

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with GM’s globally diverse organizations to assemble data
  • Perform analyses on assembled data
  • Present recommendations to senior GM executives at the end of the internship
  • Participate in networking opportunities with peers, leaders, and senior finance executives
  • Engage in key activities focused around “Design/Build/Sell and Services” operations
  • Participate in a case competition
  • Attend assembly plant tour
  • Attend overviews of key areas of finance
  • For Finance - Accounting roles: Consolidate and report company results (Controllership roles)
  • Analyze transactions for appropriate accounting treatment (Controllership roles)
  • Serve as a strategic business partner to increase transparency, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability (Controllership roles)

Skills

Accounting
Finance
Data Analysis
Financial Reporting
CPA
Controllership

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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