Accountant

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform all accounting functions necessary to exceed customer expectations. Work with all departments to assure the quality of products shipped from this facility meets customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post, summarize, reconcile, audit, and maintain financial statements.
• Provide account and cost analysis reports.
• Coordinate and prepare financial information as necessary for monthly closing cycles and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for material usage tracking, reporting, and month-end reconciliations with the materials department on steel and work-in-process inventories.
• Manage the closing process on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare local and corporate level reports on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.
• Maintain SOX and GAAP compliance where required.
• Manage the internal control of the accounting processes.
• Provide support and assistance with audits, tax returns, forecasts & budgets, and financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting system that will service management needs, internal depreciation, and tax (federal & state) depreciation.
• Analyze and assist in preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests and other ad hoc financial activities as necessary.
• Provide support to the payroll department, LAN Administrator and Plant Controller as necessary.
• Process purchase requisitions & reconcile accounts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a combination of related experience.
• CPA desirable

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an SAP environment
• ERP exposure required (CAN)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently.
• Must have a strong desire to learn and continually improve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand financial numbers and statements.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft programs.
• Must have working knowledge of accounting & budgeting principles and forecasting techniques.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues and documents.
• Experience working in SAP and One Stream.
• Knowledge or training in TQM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the facility in both the office and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for computer work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• An office environment which includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, and controlled temperature.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.