Accounts Payable Intern - Finance

Company: Tenneco
Location: Southfield
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

Accounts Payable Intern - Finance Tracking Code ******-846 Job Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Local candidates preferred and must have permanent work authorization in the U.S. (No sponsorship is available for this position) * Tenneco, Inc. has recently acquired Federal Mogul. The strategic combination of Tenneco's Ride Performance business with Federal-Mogul's Motorparts business will establish a global aftermarket leader, DRiV Automotive Inc, with an impressive portfolio of some of the strongest brands in the aftermarket including Monroe, Walker, Wagner, Champion, Fel-Pro and MOOG. DRiV Automotive Inc. is looking for students bringing a team-oriented spirit, an eagerness to learn and a strong analytical ability. The Accounts Payable Intern will support the Global & U.S. Managers of the Accounts Payable function and will be a part of the broader Finance Shared Services department. The intern will be exposed to the Accounts Payable function, from vendor invoice to the payment process. They will be responsible for investigation, analysis, escalation & resolution of vendor accounts payable issues to ensure timely payment to vendors and to maximize company cash flow, which includes direct vendor contact (phone, email, meetings, etc.) and escalation to the Global Accounts Payable Manager as needed. The AP Intern will also process vendor claims and disputes, with the end goal of determining root causes of disputes and implement preventative measures to eliminate future recurrences, along with extensive interaction with other areas within DRiV and our off-shore 3rd party provider to resolve vendor disputes and payment delays while looking at payment terms & frequency. We are ready to act immediately on the candidates who best fit the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with the hiring manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout. Required Skills Education: * The active pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. * Junior or Senior Status by September 2019 Required Experience Skills and Experience: * Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel * Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills * Attention to detail * Ability to multitask * Interest in safety and enhancing the safety in a manufacturing setting * Interest in automotive tier 1 component industry * Strong motivation to drive results * Ability to establish and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment * Strong analytical skills necessary to plan and priorities own work on schedule * Ability to drive and solve problems and suggest proactive solutions * Permanent work authorization in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Job Location Southfield, Michigan, United States Position Type Intern

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