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 Accounting Team Lead is responsible for monitoring the completion of general accounting / financial reporting activities of the Aristech manufacturing location.

Monthly/Quarterly Accounting Close & Compliance Processes

Execute entity accounting activities such as, but not limited to, general accounting closing activities in compliance with US GAAP
• Analyze account variances and determine corrective actions if necessary.
• Review journal entries and sign off
• Review account reconciliations and sign off
• Closing Entries calculated
• Calculate the inventory E&O reserve
• Calculate the bad debt reserve
• Calculate the returns reserve
• Calculate the rebate accrual
• Assist in the execution of specific internal controls within accounting processes and other general accounting activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with local regulations/deadlines
• Manage data requests from stakeholders (internal and external) during internal and external audits (US GAAP and statutory audits)
• Achieve deadlines set by leadership, and proactively monitor and raise instances where deadlines cannot be met in a timely manner
• Publish monthly financial statements for Aristech
• Publish month/YTD sales report and distribute.
• Complete the quarterly flux analysis for Aristech

Supervisory Items

• Manage team of 3 accountants conducting GL accounting activities for Trinseo' s Florence location (general accountant, cost accountant and A/P)
• Monitor team workload and escalate issues to Regional Accounting Manager as necessary
• Motivate, empower and develop team members

Miscellaneous/Other Responsibilities

• Conduct ad-hoc tasks per management requests
• Calculate monthly/quarterly index pricing
• Publish the sales and margin report
• Fulfill informational requests from Trinseo FP&A
• Fulfill informational requests from Commercial Team and Product Management
• Review/Monitor contracts to ensure appropriate accounting

Diversity 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.