Operations Accountant – Commercial Business

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Michelin North America, Inc. is seeking a meticulous and business-savvy Commercial Retread Accountant to join our dynamic team at our Headquarters in Greenville, S.C. The General Accountant for the retread division ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for Michelin’s retread operations across North America. This role specifically supports the equipment operations of the Retread business and requires commute to the Retread Research and Development facility located in Simpsonville, South Carolina. We are committed to fostering innovation, developing talent, and building a more sustainable future. If you are passionate about finance, data-driven decisions, and contributing to a high-performing organization, we invite you to bring your expertise to a company committed to excellence.

You will manage the Profit and Loss statements—covering Revenues and Expenses related to services, machinery, and distribution flows. In this role, you will partner with Commercial Controllers, Business Operations, and Cost Accountant teams to validate results, analyze variances, and drive strategic business decisions while maintaining compliance with Group standards.

This position is based within the Customer Business Services Finance Shared Service Center and contributes to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives, including automation, standardization, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Perform the month-end closing process related to the Salisbury Machinery Company shop. Prepare necessary journal entries and account reconciliations. Validate revenue and expenses related to sales and Cost of Goods Sold to ensure accurate recognition in adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards and Michelin policies.
• Systems and Reporting: Master the Visual and Oracle business management software used by the Salisbury manufacturing site. Improve the quality of financial data and reporting derived from these platforms.
• Inventory Management: Track the value of raw materials, finished goods, and Work-In-Progress inventory. Investigate monthly variances and implement necessary process improvements.
• Cost Management: Assist in planning the annual budget for the Salisbury machinery site. Update standard labor and overhead rates within the Enterprise Resource Planning system and ensure these rates align with actual operational costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Business Partners, the Retread Assistant Controller, and Cost Accountants to drive data-driven decisions and improve overall operations.
• Compliance: Maintain rigorous internal controls, support internal and external audits, and ensure all documentation is accurate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or 2 to 5 years of professional experience in the field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost and revenue accounting.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning systems (such as Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing or Oracle).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuit of Public Accountant or Certified Public Accountant certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or inventory environments.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Experience in a shared services environment or a multinational corporation.

Success Factors

• Proven ability to manage strict deadlines during monthly reporting cycles.
• A high degree of curiosity and initiative—willingness to analyze complex data and explain financial results.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability for work quality.
• A collaborative attitude with a customer-service approach toward internal business partners.
• Commitment to Michelin’s core values: respect for people, facts, customers, and the environment.

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Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

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• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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