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Accountant

Tenneco
Van Wert, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026

About the role


PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Accumulates accounting data, prepares accounting reports, and performs hourly payroll processes as well as other general accounting duties.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  1. Cost accounting and standards revaluation process and other cost accounting duties.
  2. Analyze and prepare journal entries at month end, quarter end and year end close
  3. Maintains accounts receivable process including:
    1. Invoice for Van Wert – verify paperwork (quantities, signature, prices, etc.) – post in SAP – balance sales – finalize
    2. Research and respond to ACT tickets and email requests from CFS for problem invoices, requests for PODs, pricing issues, etc.
    3. Maintain pricing information for customers – update for metal monthly and enter in SAP
    4. Inter-company invoicing and related journal entries as well as track and maintain all transactions including I/C receipts and in-transit shipments
  4. Maintains accounts payable process including:
    1. Work with purchasing to ensure accurate receipts and pricing
    2. Research and respond to email requests from suppliers for problem invoices, requests for PODs, pricing issues, etc.
  5. Maintain and process hourly payroll:
    1. Prepare action forms for hourly payroll changes/new hires
    2. Verify, track and balance all payroll hours (regular, overtime, sick leaves, vacation, holidays, etc.)
  6. Interacts and communicates regularly with production supervisors, human resources, as well as the corporate accounting function.
  7. Other general accounting duties as assigned including SOX compliance, corporate reporting and other financial analysis, as required.


POSITION  REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Experience and Skills:

  1. Minimum 2 year accounting degree.
  2. Minimum of 5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  3. Experience using MS Office is required; Onestream, SAP, ADP, and Kronos are preferred.
  4. Work requires a basic knowledge of general office procedures.  Must be able to operate routine office machines, i.e. fax, copier, calculator, etc..
  5. Strong organizational skills are necessary to plan and prioritize work independently.
  6. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

 

 The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

 

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