Description :AccountantHuntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals.
Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets.
We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions.
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future.
Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.Here, you can make an impact and make a difference.
Come join us.Huntsman is seeking an Accountant supporting our GBS in San Jose, Costa Rica.
This position will report to the CR Accounting Manager.Job ScopeThe focus of this position will be supporting the business needs with monthly close, JE postings, inventory adjustments, account reconciliations, off-site inventory reconciliations, among other tasks.
The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, have an aptitude to learn, be self-accountable for monthly tasks, and be able to meet deadlines.This position requires the individual be capable of trend analysis, reconciliation, and proactive.In summary, as the accountant, you will: Prepare monthly and quarterly JE's (accruals, obsolescence calculations, inventory adjustments, gains/losses, etc.
).Reconcile inventory at 3rd party warehouses.Inventory auditing and review of obsolete inventory.Accounting for material samples and product returns.Reconciliation of legal to management (PA and FI).Drive continuous improvement through developing, automating, and maintaining reports and processes.Assist in providing analytical support for the business group.Assist as needed for special projects/improvements.Assist in the preparation of audit schedules.Knowledge of US GAAP.Prioritized Essential Functions and Principal AccountabilitiesWith moderate supervision and moderate decision-making:Responsible for general ledger accounting, stock-points and consignment inventory reconciliations, reconciliation of accounts.
Ensure stock-point balances are reconciled monthly to SAP.Month end close supporting the Rubicon accounting teamAudit – Support the team in fulfilling all quarterly and annual audit requirements, including the preparation of all PBC schedules.
Assist the team in resolving audit inquiries as requested.SOX Compliance – Support in maintaining internal controls as required by SOX.Other general responsibilities:Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.Participates in and completes company-required training programs.Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.QualificationsYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience required.2 - 10 years accounting experience.C1 English level required.
Resumes in Spanish will not be considered.Skills and KnowledgeIntermediate Excel skills (there will be a test).SAP experience is a plus.
BI experience is a plus.Cost accounting experience.CompetenciesCommunicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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