Cost Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

About the role:

The Cost Business Process Center Team Member is a member of the broader Cost Business Process Center team which provides technical support and consultation to various workstreams. Specifically, the Cost Business Process Center Team Member provides detailed support related to GRIR clearing, freight accrual, month end activities & issue investigation. This role directly interacts with Controllers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Accounts Payable teams. Additionally this role will liaise with Information Technology for systems issues, enhancements, and business process improvements.

This is a 12 month Fixed term maternity leave cover contract

Role Overview:

• Provide EMEA support for SAP GRIR processes including weekly review of purchase order imbalances, analysis of items exceeding defined aging thresholds, and clearing of open items

• Act as subject matter expert for various cost accounting processes with focus on technical behavior- includes purchase orders, freight accruals, production and order analysis, etc.

• Execute critical month-end close assignments, such as recording timely cost accounting transactions; preparing supporting schedules and account reconciliations; and ensuring liabilities are adequately reflected in the period

• Provide local input requirements into global work process designs and ensure work processes are documented and kept up to date

• Perform SOX-related requirements timely. Own sign off of ECC GRIR SOX controls monthly as well as other controls as needed. 

• Execute and monitor month end job processes for financial close in SAP ECC & S/4 Hana environments including those such as production order WIP & Variance, cost center allocations and project settlements

• Participate in and/or lead special (ad hoc) projects, audits, etc as needed

Minimum Education Required:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting (or local equivalent)

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a (multinational) manufacturing company, preferred

• Previous accounting and/or operational finance experience in industrial chemicals and publicly traded companies preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with SAP environments, ECC and/or S/4 HANA

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage various levels of management

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrate leadership skills capable of inspiring and influencing others

• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel

• Ability to learn new systems quickly, a plus

• Ability to create and modify macros, scripts, and databases is a plus

• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Equity And Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.