Accountant

DRiV•Harrisonburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Accountant for a role within our Americas accounting group. This position is responsible for performing professional accounting activities which may include posting, summarizing, reconciling, auditing, ledger maintenance, and statement and/or report preparation. The position will be based in Harrisonburg, Virgina and reports to the Senior Finance Manager. 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.

Requirements

Three to Five years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibility
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Good understanding of accounting mechanics
Familiar with SOX and internal controls
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills necessary to interface with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience
Demonstrated experience with large ERP systems, ideally SAP and OneStream
Ability to prioritize multiple conflicting requests appropriately
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Cost Accounting experience preferred
Preferred CPA or CMA certification
Experience within the automotive industry preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze and prepare journal entries at month end, quarter end, and year end close, including intercompany transactions
Analyze and prepare balance sheet reconciliations at month end, quarter end, and year end close.
Coordinate completion of Corporate Accounting Review deck
Interact and communicate regularly with operations, human resources, engineering, logistics, as well as corporate in order to enhance or improve current processes.
Support for the timely completion of financial statements and subsequent reporting to Tenneco management.
Supports adherence to internal audit policies and procedures and ensures compliance to internal controls, including overseeing the annual self-testing process
Assist in providing support for internal and external audits
Assist in the enforcement and tracking of month end close deadlines, including reconciliation and journal entry checklists
Prepare and send out America’s reconciliation checklist
Maintains departmental efficiency regarding timeliness and quality of reports and procedural requirements.
Create ad hoc reports, analysis and special projects as required by management.
Maintain inter-departmental relationships at a caliber to promote confidence, integrity, and cooperation.