Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable

Location: CO - Cali   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Susana Mora  
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Primary Purpose and Main Responsibilities

The Analyst reports to the General Accounting coordinator and has as primary purpose of the position is to provide clear, accurate information for managing & analyzing a segment of the business, in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation & Tax reporting activities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare the reconciliation accounts, analyze differences and add the support documentation.
• Registration of journal entries during the month and in the month-end closing process.
• Prepare the month-end closing activities to transmit accurate financials in accordance with the Regional and Corporate deadlines.
• Research and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts in accordance with company policies
• Prepare the Final tax reports.
• Give support to all the areas of the company, giving the information required in time.
• Give support in tax and projetcs activities.
• Prepare information and analysis requested by internal and external auditors.
• Prepared other information and analysis for special projects (e.g., Electronic Invoice and Payroll).
• Build organizational capability for innovation through training and other avenues.
• Identify solutions to market-back challenges by leveraging Open Innovation, emerging technologies, partnerships, networks, suppliers, ideation, etc.
• Continuously promote changes and innovative improvements on process, systems and business concepts in order to deliver profitable and sustainable growth opportunities to Goodyear.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• SAP experience (user).
• Advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Intermediate English.

Experience

• At least 2 to 3 years of effective experience in accounting - Accounts Payable.
• Strong knowledge of both local and US GAAP accounting rules.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex data and issues and proactively develop solutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sense of urgency and analytical thinking.
• Communication skill - ability to interact with different levels of organization.
• Demonstrated ability to approach problem solving with creativity, innovation and collaboration.
• Sense of urgency and a strong work ethic.
• Pro-active.

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.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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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