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.

We are looking for a Plant Accountant. The Plant Accountant maintains and improves the accounting system by supporting business and corporate requirements.

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Function is to maintain and improve the accounting system, which supports business and corporate requirements.
• Posting, summarizing, reconciling, auditing, ledger maintenance, statement and/or report preparation, account analysis, and cost analysis.
• Coordinate and prepare financial information as necessary for monthly closing cycles and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, monthly accruals, related reports, and account reconciliations.
• System updating of customer pricing to ensure appropriate customer invoicing
• Plant & corporate reporting – monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual.
• Extracts & format relevant information to support the information needs of the facility.
• Prepare GAAP Compliant transactions for all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain and improve accounting internal control.
• Provide support and assistance with audits, tax returns, forecasts & budgets, and financial reporting.
• Establish/maintain general accounting policies/procedures.
• Ad hoc financial activities as directed.
• May be given certain authority within job scope by Manager
• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Tenneco Integrity Policy.
• All employees will abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary, stop any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure themselves or others.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in related field of study from accredited institution.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with the use of computers including the Microsoft suite mandatory.
• 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.
• Knowledge of MFG Pro, Trans4M, Hyperion/ One Stream highly desired.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations desired.

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.