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Accounting Specialist (AP/AR & Payroll)
LOCATION: Tenneco – Blacksburg, VA
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Controller
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily financial operations of the Blacksburg facility, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll processing. This role ensures timely and accurate financial transactions, maintains compliance with internal controls, and supports plant operations through strong financial discipline and reporting accuracy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain vendor accounts and ensure timely payments
- Monitor AP aging and follow up on past-due invoices
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company policies
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Process customer invoices and maintain billing accuracy
- Track incoming payments and apply cash receipts
- Monitor AR aging and follow up on outstanding balances
- Investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies
Payroll
- Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Ensure accuracy of wages, overtime, deductions, and special pay (e.g., lead pay)
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and pay changes
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Support internal and external audits
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency
- Partner with plant leadership to support financial and operational goals
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2–5 years of experience in accounting, payroll, or finance operations
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of AP, AR, and payroll processes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
- Occasional walking in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, if needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of office and manufacturing plant environment
- May require occasional extended hours to support payroll cycles and month-end close
INTRODUCTION
Accounting Specialist (AP/AR & Payroll)
LOCATION: Tenneco – Blacksburg, VA
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Controller
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily financial operations of the Blacksburg facility, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll processing. This role ensures timely and accurate financial transactions, maintains compliance with internal controls, and supports plant operations through strong financial discipline and reporting accuracy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain vendor accounts and ensure timely payments
- Monitor AP aging and follow up on past-due invoices
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company policies
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Process customer invoices and maintain billing accuracy
- Track incoming payments and apply cash receipts
- Monitor AR aging and follow up on outstanding balances
- Investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies
Payroll
- Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Ensure accuracy of wages, overtime, deductions, and special pay (e.g., lead pay)
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and pay changes
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Support internal and external audits
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency
- Partner with plant leadership to support financial and operational goals
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2–5 years of experience in accounting, payroll, or finance operations
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of AP, AR, and payroll processes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
- Occasional walking in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, if needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of office and manufacturing plant environment
- May require occasional extended hours to support payroll cycles and month-end close
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accountant
Use OFLC data to assess employer viability
Search the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code 13-2011 to see which employers have filed PERM applications for accountant roles in your target metro. Employers with recent filings are far more likely to already have sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface accounting employers who have completed the PERM process before. This cuts the prospecting time most candidates waste targeting firms that have never sponsored a green card.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask the employer to commit to a PERM filing start date in writing before you sign. Accounting firms sometimes delay initiating the process for years after hiring, and having a documented timeline protects you from indefinite waiting.
Understand how the PERM job description affects you
DOL requires that the PERM job description match your actual duties, not an idealized version. If your employer writes requirements you do not meet today, it can invalidate the application. Review the draft with your employer's immigration counsel before submission.
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Find Accountant JobsAccountant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Accountant positions typically qualify for EB-3 under the professional worker category, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds a CPA with substantial specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements during PERM, so the job description is critical to getting the category right.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for accountants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 has no annual lottery at the petition stage, so your employer can file an I-140 at any time. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline: PERM alone typically takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and a priority date wait that varies significantly by country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for an accounting role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. DOL then reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM-to-I-140 stage generally runs nine to eighteen months before you can even apply for adjustment of status.
How do I find accounting employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter accounting job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you are applying to firms that have already completed the PERM process at least once. Targeting experienced sponsors reduces the risk of an employer starting the process and abandoning it midway due to unfamiliarity with DOL requirements or legal costs.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Concurrent H-1B status and an active PERM case are standard practice. Filing the PERM while you are on H-1B gives you AC21 portability protections once your I-140 is approved and you have waited 180 days, letting you change employers in a similar accounting role without losing your priority date.
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