Accounting Representative

POSITION OVERVIEW Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. POSITION SUMMARY The Accounting Representative is responsible for various duties to include maintaining raw material data integrity within the SAP system, the ability to analyze consumption ratios through the production areas and research anomalies that occur during the month. Strong troubleshooting skills are required to review transactional points to uncover drivers related to deviations that surface. TARGETED OUTCOMES Maintain the right to operate through our Commitment to ZERO injuries, process safety, or environmental events. Review and coordinate with all personnel associated with Goods Receipts, Stock in Transit, Consumption, & Ending Inventory Counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Team with operations and logistics to work through process improvement initiatives. Produce multiple reports that illustrate production area consumptions monthly. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Make entries as needed within the ERP system to ensure data integrity. Strong communication skills to clearly articulate process improvements. Provide feedback with specific incident details that support findings. Review and correct transactions as required. Collect and work with plant personnel on BOM updates and revision requests. Perform annual review of BOM required adjustments to raw material consumptions. Interact and walk the production areas to understand and assist in resolution of issues that might arise. EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED (a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business is a plus) Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment. Experience in ERP systems and data extraction and integrity. Must have strong mathematical ability. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Transparency: A relentless pursuit of accurate transparency, in order to provide information that affected parties can utilize to make sound business decisions. Integrity & Trust: Is seen as a direct and truthful individual; is widely trusted; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; admits mistakes and doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT Must be on site during normal business working hours. Must be able to navigate the manufacturing plant and go to sources of interest. Routine safety equipment: long sleeves, safety shoes, hard hat, ear plugs/muffs, safety glasses. Will be required to work overtime if needed to execute on commitments. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Overtime in this role is minimal and strictly operational, required only during peak periods or business emergencies. All extra hours must receive prior managerial authorization. At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. About Us: Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities. Why work at Ascend? Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS. Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success. Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascend Performance Materials