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Requisition ID: 123409

Sponsorship Available: No

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

Provide clear, accurate information for managing and analyzing a segment of the business, in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation and reporting activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform financial reporting processes which includes but not limited to monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close procedures, review account reconciliations (for assigned accounts), functional analysis (including but not limited to P&L, balance sheet and various accounts), establishing judgmental reserve balances in accordance with predefined deadlines.

• Partner with various departments throughout Goodyear to implement effective financial analysis tools and procedures. Demonstrates and applies basic understanding of the data flows and data standards in your specific business area. Identifies basic trends, issues or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.

• Demonstrates knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles and techniques (e.g. IAS, US GAAP, etc.). Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization. Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data. Utilize US GAAP & assist in applying US GAAP to transactions that are accounted for and reviewed. Exercise significant judgement when evaluating transactions.

• Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems. Records financial transactions accurately in internal and external books of accounts. Assist in ensuring that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis and in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Adheres to relevant compliance requirements for financial reporting (e.g., SOX, IFRS).

• Assist with any special projects/assignments, including accounting for restructuring plans as applicable.

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in accounting or finance or similar.

• 3+ 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, Tableau 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

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 .

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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