Cost Accounting Technical Specialist at Trinseo in Midland, MI

COST ACCOUNTING TECHNICAL SPECIALIST ID 2026-4073 Category Cost Accounting Workplace Type Hybrid Position Type Regular Full-Time 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. 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 Required: • Bachelor’s or Master’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, S/4 HANA, including Material Ledger, a plus  • 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   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.     OPTIONS Apply for this job onlineApply Share Submit a referral to this jobRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com