Cost Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Trinseo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinseo is seeking a Cost Business Process Center Team Member to support GRIR and freight accruals, working with Controllers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Accounts Payable in a multinational setting. This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role offers exposure to SAP ECC and S/4 Hana environments.

The role emphasizes accurate cost accounting, month-end close, and process improvement, with collaboration across IT for system enhancements and controls aligned with SOX requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or local equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a multinational manufacturing company preferred.
• Experience in accounting/operational finance in industrial chemicals or publicly traded companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMEA support for SAP GRIR processes, including weekly PO imbalances review.
• Act as subject matter expert for cost accounting processes (POs, freight accruals, production and order analysis).
• Execute critical month-end close tasks; prepare schedules and reconciliations; ensure liabilities are reflected.
• Contribute to global work process designs and document updates.
• Perform SOX-related tasks and sign off ECC GRIR controls monthly.
• Oversee month-end job processes in SAP ECC & S/4 Hana (production WIP, variances, cost center allocations).
• Participate in special projects, audits as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.