Plant Accountant

Tenneco; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco's Frankfort, Indiana plant seeks an Accountant to support month-end close, GAAP reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across finance and operations. The role partners with Plant Leadership, HR, Quality, and Engineering to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a finance or accounting degree, 3+ years in a similar role, and proficiency with ERP systems like PLEX or OneStream, plus advanced Excel. This position is on-site in Frankfort, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting.
• Ensure financial reports reflect GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends and opportunities for improvements.
• Contribute to business planning processes (strategic plan, annual operating plan, and monthly forecasts).
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership, Production, HR, Quality, and Engineering to drive improvements.
• Partner with corporate/shared-services on Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Lease Accounting.
• Identify, research, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Create ad hoc reports, analysis, and special projects as required by management.

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

Power BI

ERP Systems

Analytical Thinking

SOX Knowledge

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

PLEX

OneStream

Job description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

We are looking for an Accountant for our Frankfort, Indiana plant to contribute to our Powertrain – Sealings & Gaskets business unit. This position reports directly to the Plant Controller. In this role, you must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, which is essential to your success at Tenneco.

Responsibilities:

• Support month-end closing activities to ensure timely, accurate, and complaint reporting.
• Ensure financial reports accurately reflect financial performance in accordance with GAAP and Tenneco’s policies.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends and opportunities for improvements.
• Active contributor to the business planning processes (strategic plan, annual operating plan, and monthly forecasts).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Plant Leadership, Production, HR, Quality, and Engineering to drive improvements.
• Partner with our corporate and shared-services teams on items including Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Lease Accounting.
• Proactively identify, research, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Create ad hoc reports, analysis, and special projects as required by management.

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in similar role preferred.
• Experience with ERP and Financial Systems (PLEX, OneStream, and/or Power BI is a plus).
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills, including pivot tables and large data set analysis.
• Proficiency in analytics and problem solving.
• Familiarity with internal controls environment (Sarbanes Oxley).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at once, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interface with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Automotive manufacturing environment experience highly preferred.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities