Accounting Analyst

Job Description:

Accounting Analyst

Huntsman is seeking an Accounting Analyst supporting the Accounting Shared Services Division located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Costa Rica Country Accountant.

Job Scope

We are currently looking for an eager individual as an Accounting Analyst for our Mexico business.

The focus of this position will be supporting the business with month end close, JE postings, account reconciliations, accounts payable, 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.

In summary, as the Accounting Analyst, you will:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly JE’s.
• Reconciliation of GL accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement through developing, automating, and maintaining reports and processes.
• Processing of accounts payable.
• Assist as needed for special projects/improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules.
• Accounting for intercompany transactions.
• Accounting for fixed assets.
• Transfer pricing.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.

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.

All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required, due specific business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Public Accountant, General and Tax Accounting Specialty.
• General Accounting 4 years.
• Management of Office packages.
• SAP.

Skills and knowledge

• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate on a flexible schedule and meet tight and overlapping deadlines.
• Analysis of a high volume of data and accounting, fiscal and numerical information.
• Internal control of the business operation, costs, expenses and payments to suppliers and creditors.
• Responsible, Proactive, ease of teamwork, honest, with defined objectives and goals, good relationship and interaction with people, cooperative, adaptable to changes.
• Good manufacturing practices.
• Attachment to procedures.
• Orientation to results.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge in 5's.
• Teamwork.
• Sense of urgency.
• Honesty.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Responsible.
• Good Negotiator.
• Analytical (a).
• Proactivity.
• Flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Business One.
• Interpretation and application of tax laws, analytical, business vision, integration for teamwork, ease of speech, ability to negotiate.
• Obtaining results as a project leader, within a work environment of respect, honesty and commitment.

Working Environment

• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and type clearly to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking.
• Light: Office work, some elevation, considerable walking.
• Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting.
• Strenuous: Heavy lifting, bending over, considerable walking, climbing stairs.
• The office is clean, tidy, well lit and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
• Work hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Availability to work on weekends to handle emergencies.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. 

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated. 

Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised 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 or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers

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