Senior Accountant

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 may be based in Skokie, IL and reports to the Senior Manager, DRIV US/Canada.

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. CPA or CMA certification preferred. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Three to Five years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibility
• Cost Accounting experience preferred
• Knowledgeable 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

Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $80,000 - $110,000. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Education Assistance