Plant Accountant

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Date: Sep 3, 2025

Location: Athens, AL, US

Company: Tenneco

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, 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.

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do.

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we’re looking for a Plant Accountant to join our Athens team! 

 

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.
  • 2-3 years manufacturing experience. Automotive industry manufacturing experience would be preferable.
  • Experience with SOX testing & compliance
  • Fixed Asset tracking & financial maintenance
  • Capital Appropriation tracking and project support
  • Project tracking and analysis
  • System update of customer pricing to ensure appropriate customer invoicing.
  • Inventory management, including physical inventory support.
  • 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.
  • This is not an exhaustive list as there are always ad hoc activities which require finance support and will be directed by the plant controller, as needed.

 

EDUCATION:

 

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study from accredited institution or comparable experience (2 to 3 years of experience in a similar function).

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 Plex, 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.