RTR Accountant

Employment type: Permanent

Experience level: 2 - 3 years

Description

Goodyear. More Driven.

JOB DESCRIPTION – General Accounting. & Reporting Accountant

Primary Purpose of the Position

• Reporting directly to the Accounting Team Lead (GA/Factory/Fixed Assets) 
• Supports delivery of general accounting and reporting services to the respective countries for which his team is accountable for and prepares documents for period close while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.
• Perform the day-to-day processing of financial transactions (. ledger entries, journal postings) to ensure that accounts are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects and supports internal and external audits
• Successfully achieves KPIs to the assigned countries

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day processing of financial transactions (. ledger entries, journal postings) to ensure that accounts are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.
• Process journals and maintain the general ledger while assisting in the preparation and submission of group reports pertaining to the entities managed
• Escalate complex issues faced and track the resolution process accordingly.
• Maintain an Internal Control environment
• Support internal and external audit effort and Continuous Improvement projects
• Execute timely monthly, quarterly and annual close processes to ensure data is complete and accurate.
• Other task delegated by Team Lead/Manager
• Perform account reconciliations for the accounts assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and SOX.
• Strong communication skills
• Competency with computer systems: database, spreadsheet, ERP-based financial system (SAP preferred), and reporting tools such as Hyperion.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate financial information to various audiences.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Demonstrate high reliability and self-motivation
• Drive accountability and results
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Team player- Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Able to energize the team and share knowledge

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tyre companies. It employs aboutpeople and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to . 

Profile description

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and SOX.
• Strong communication skills
• Competency with computer systems: database, spreadsheet, ERP-based financial system (SAP preferred), and reporting tools such as Hyperion.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate financial information to various audiences.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Demonstrate high reliability and self-motivation
• Drive accountability and results
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Team player- Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Able to energize the team and share knowledge