Senior Accountant

Location: Akron, OH (Hybrid 2 days / onsite typically)

No Relocation or Sponsorship

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

The Senior Accountant for PBU Accounting will provide general Account support to Off The Road (OTR)/Aviation division of Goodyear.  This role will work both in a General Accounting capacity including; general ledger activities, closing activities, reconciliation as well as reporting and Financial Analysis tasks.  Specifically, you will be involved with providing and overseeing complex accounting, financial analysis, internal reporting and business guidance for Goodyear's OTR and Aviation business leaders. Foundational Accounting will be a primary focus to this opening.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Accounting tasks as well as reporting processes which includes monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close procedures, review account reconciliations functional analysis (including but not limited to P&L, balance sheet and various accounts).
• Partner with various departments throughout Goodyear to implement effective financial analysis tools and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles and techniques.) Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
• Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems. Records financial transactions accurately in internal and external books of accounts.

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in accounting or finance
• 3 or more years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience
• Experience working in an environment requiring analytical response to a variety of business issues.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and a thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply current US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions and internal controls in compliance with SOX.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as well as Hyperion Planner and SAP.
• Highly organized and ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate to present information, both verbally and written effectively with all levels of the organization  

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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 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 www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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