Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Job Location: Harrisonburg, VA

DRiV, Tenneco's Aftermarket business group, is a global leader with top-three market share positions across most of our product categories.

As a premier "House of Brands," DRiV represents more than 30 of the world's most trusted aftermarket names, including Monroe®, MOOG®, Wagner®, Walker®, Fel-Pro®, Champion®, Ferodo®, Payen®, and others, many with more than 100 years of heritage.

Our scaled and differentiated capabilities allow regional business lines to serve customers with precision while leveraging global manufacturing, engineering, and distribution strength. Approximately 75% of our revenue is positioned as a #1 brand within its product category.

Across shocks & struts, steering & suspension, braking, sealing, engine, emissions, and ignition systems, DRiV delivers quality, performance, and value that customers rely on worldwide.

At DRiV, we win through execution, innovation, and the power of our brands.

Job Summary:

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.

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.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Preferred CPA or CMA certification.


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Three to Five years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibility
• Cost Accounting experience preferred
• 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
• Experience within the automotive industry preferred