Senior Accountant

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)

Reporting directly to North America Regional Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will have key role in the Aristech Surfaces Accounting Team, including preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with US GAAP, review and posting of journal entries, and perform account reconciliations. This position will also involve in ad-hoc reporting, audit support, and special projects (including system upgrades and implementations) as necessary.

Consolidations

Key contributor in the Aristech Surfaces accounting team. The person filling this role will own the preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial statements (balance sheet and income statement prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP) that will ultimately be included within external financial reporting process (e.g., SEC public filings), as well as related supporting schedules and reports
• Analyze accounts and record or review journal entries and prepare process post-close top-side journal entries on behalf of the business
• Prepare various analyses of the consolidated accounts of the Company, including account reconciliations
• Partner with other finance personnel on a global basis to ensure certain close related activities are accurately completed on a timely basis
• Coordinate/assist of monthly, quarterly and annual close activities, including closing jobs, system maintenance and tracking one-time specified items for internal and external reporting
• Support and maintain chart of account, profit center, and functional area mapping
• Key position on the upgrade to S/4 including working on all transition and mapping topics, clean-up of project team mapping issues in prior periods, running dual systems as long as is needed (BPC and GR)

System Upgrades & Implementations

• Play a critical role during system enhancement/upgrades, particularly affecting Consolidation and External Reporting process
• Supporting SIT and UAT testing, design discussions, and other key steps in system upgrade projects
• Support and contribute to process enhancements
• Updating Consolidation team processes and reports to reflect system changes

Strategic Projects

• Support business and Controller's team on unique or strategic projects
• Seek opportunities to standardize processes to drive efficiencies
• Compliance
• Ensure SOX requirements are met and compliance is maintained at all times for the Corporate Consolidation function
• Act as liaison to external auditors and resolve audit issues
• Prepare deliverables for external audit and other internal projects

• 2-7+ years of corporate accounting / industry accounting experience. Public accounting experience is also acceptable.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills is required
• Certified Public Accounting certification is preferred
• Experience working in a multi-national manufacturing company environment is a plus
• Strong U.S. GAAP experience
• SOX controls experience and understanding
• Experience with SAP ECC/ S/4 Hana or Large ERP system is a plus
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with and lead people across functions and geographies
• Proactive, problem-solving nature and detail oriented
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting set goals and deadlines
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in designing, documenting, implementing, and improving work processes
• Solid comprehension of internal controls
• Proficient in various other Microsoft Office applications
• Read, write and speak English
• Ability to be agile, adapt and produce in a fast-paced, changing environment

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, experiences 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, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.

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