Cost Accountant – SAP/Costing (12-Month 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

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.