Accountant

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At Goodyear, we make life’s connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go now and into the future.

But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn’t just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and cultures. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.

Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear!

Your Future Role

The General Ledger Accountant supports the delivery of general accounting and reporting services to the respective countries for which their team is accountable and prepares documents for period close while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform the day-to-day processing of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings) to ensure that accounts are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate.
• Process journals and maintain the general ledger while assisting in the preparation and submission of group reports pertaining to the entities managed manner.
• Escalate complex issues faced and track the resolution process accordingly.
• Execute timely monthly, quarterly and annual close processes to ensure data is complete and accurate.
• Perform account reconciliations for the accounts assigned.

To Join Our Team, it will require you having:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Diploma holder who is currently pursuing professional qualifications.
• min. 4 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.
• Microsoft Office knowledge desired and SAP knowledge an asset.
• Good communication & collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated high reliability and self-motivation.
• Drive accountability and results.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• German language at an intermediate level is a plus.

What we offer:

• Pay for Performance incentive plan.
• Recognize and reward success.
• Provide adequate health care: medical subscription & eyeglasses reimbursement.
• Protect our associates during unexpected moments in life: life insurance, employee assistance program, aid allowance.
• Support your personal plans through the Flexible benefits budget. 
• We truly believe in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, through:
• Flexible work schedule - specific to the activity /department.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Vacation: 25 days/year
• Additional days off for special events.
• Library Subscription through Bookster
• Easter and Christmas Allowance
• Referral bonus for new colleagues recommended by you.
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires.
• Discount offering for products and services through agreed partnership.
• We provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career to realize your full potential: whether it’s learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring.
• Fun and CSR team is delegated to coordinate team events or community support initiatives. 

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 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 .