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Huntsman

Cost Accountant

Heredia

FULL TIME

December 2, 2024

Job Description:
Cost Accountant
Huntsman 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 a Cost Accountant supporting our GBS located in Costa Rica. This position will report to the Inventory & Cost Accounting Supervisor.
Job Scope
The focus of this position will be supporting the business needs with monthly costing calculations, JE postings, inventory adjustments, PUP posting and analysis, 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.
What is expected from you?
  • Monthly PUP run and analysis of associated JE’s
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly JE’s (accruals, obsolescence calculations, inventory adjustments, gains/losses, etc.)
  • Inventory reconciliation, material costing, and posting of associated gain/loss JE’s
  • Inventory auditing and review of obsolete inventory
  • 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
In summary, as the Cost Accountant, you will:
With 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. Reports to the Inventory & Cost Accounting Supervisor and is responsible for revaluing the product exchanges and ensures balances are reconciled and confirmed by exchange partners.
  • Audit – Support the Inventory & Cost Accounting Supervisor in fulfilling all quarterly and annual audit requirements, including the preparation of all PBC schedules. Assist the Inventory & Cost Accounting Supervisor in resolving audit inquiries as requested.
  • Perform financial data uploads into SAP for various foreign subsidiaries.
  • 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.
Qualifications
You 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.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience required
  • 2+ years accounting experience
Skills and knowledge
  • Intermediate Excel skills (there will be a test)
  • SAP experience is a plus
  • BI experience is a plus
  • Cost accounting experience
Competencies
  • Communicates 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.


Please refer to
https://www.huntsman.com/privacy/online-privacy-notice
for Company’s Data Privacy and Protection information.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service.
Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in “
@huntsman.com
” , and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at
http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers
.
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