Cost Accounting Technical Specialist

Overview

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.

Overview (Scope of Role)

The Cost Accounting Technical Specialist will be part of the CBPC team, so the Cost Business Process Center team. This team currently has team members in the GBS in Dublin and one employee in Shanghai. The CBPC team supports cost center management (including TCCM application management support), the budgeting process, the product costing estimate process, intercompany services billings, manufacturing orders and variances, and various other cost accounting and fixed assets-related system support & job monitoring.

This is a hybrid position that will require at least 2 days per week in the office/plant. Depending on experience level, may require 2-3 days per week in the first few months for training purposes. This role is eligible to be located in Midland, MI or Bristol, PA. 

Responsibilities

• Provide NAA support for SAP GRIR processes including: weekly review of purchase order imbalances, analysis of items exceeding defined aging thresholds, and clearing of open items.
• Serve as NAA Cost Accounting process SME providing support to local Cost Accountants as needed.
• Act as subject matter expert for various cost accounting processes with focus on technical behavior- includes production analysis, material ledger, and maintenance orders, 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.
• Perform SOX-related requirements timely. Own sign off of ECC GRIR SOX controls and Material Ledger SOX controls monthly as well as other controls as needed
• Provide local input requirements into global work process designs and ensure work processes are documented and kept up to date.
• 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, Material Ledger Close, cost center allocations, project settlements, and goods in transit reporting.
• Participate in and/or lead special (ad hoc) projects, audits, etc as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education /Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting (or local equivalent)
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a multinational manufacturing company required
• Previous accounting and/or operational finance experience in industrial chemicals and publicly traded companies preferred
• Cost Accounting experience preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with SAP environments, S/4 HANA, including Material Ledger is strongly preferred
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• 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 create and modify macros, scripts, and databases is a plus

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.

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