What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Tenneco?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Accumulates accounting data, prepares accounting reports, and performs hourly payroll processes as well as other general accounting duties.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Education, Experience and Skills:
Accumulates accounting data, prepares accounting reports, and performs hourly payroll processes as well as other general accounting duties.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Cost accounting and standards revaluation process and other cost accounting duties.
- Analyze and prepare journal entries at month end, quarter end and year end close
- Maintains accounts receivable process including:
- Invoice for Van Wert – verify paperwork (quantities, signature, prices, etc.) – post in SAP – balance sales – finalize
- Research and respond to ACT tickets and email requests from CFS for problem invoices, requests for PODs, pricing issues, etc.
- Maintain pricing information for customers – update for metal monthly and enter in SAP
- Inter-company invoicing and related journal entries as well as track and maintain all transactions including I/C receipts and in-transit shipments
- Maintains accounts payable process including:
- Work with purchasing to ensure accurate receipts and pricing
- Research and respond to email requests from suppliers for problem invoices, requests for PODs, pricing issues, etc.
- Maintain and process hourly payroll:
- Prepare action forms for hourly payroll changes/new hires
- Verify, track and balance all payroll hours (regular, overtime, sick leaves, vacation, holidays, etc.)
- Interacts and communicates regularly with production supervisors, human resources, as well as the corporate accounting function.
- Other general accounting duties as assigned including SOX compliance, corporate reporting and other financial analysis, as required.
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 2 year accounting degree.
- Minimum of 5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using MS Office is required; Onestream, SAP, ADP, and Kronos are preferred.
- Work requires a basic knowledge of general office procedures. Must be able to operate routine office machines, i.e. fax, copier, calculator, etc..
- Strong organizational skills are necessary to plan and prioritize work independently.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.