Company Description

THE COMPANY
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our team. 
Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

THE POSITION

• Perform accounting functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform professional accounting duties, involving the review of source documents used for accounting, maintenance of ledgers, registers or other records and preparation of periodic and specific financial reports in line with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Check if the accounting documents related to Accounts Payable are according to the legal requirements, internal procedures and solve the inconsistencies.
• Bookkeeping using SAP system, the data related to Accounts Payable area of responsibility.
• Prepare monthly closing by making reconciliations of the data related to Accounts Payable and verify the specific accounts.
• Prepare reports related to Accounts Payable and follow up the overdue situation for each vendor from his/her area of responsibility.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls.
• Support as auditor assets physical inventories.
• Be the key contact person for internal and external business partners to solve and/or give direction of accounts payable processes and clearing of open balances for vendors accounts or purchase orders.
• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards
• Perform other duties as directed by Accounting Manager or Head of Controlling & Accounting

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years experience in Accounts Payable.
• High communication skills and strong team spirit.
• Experience with customer service.
• Safe handling of accounting processes in SAP FI, MM, is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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