ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Formosa Plastics - Livingston, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Livingston, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounting Analyst I position at Formosa Plastics Corporation is designed to support the consolidation and reporting process under the supervision of the Accounting Manager. The role involves ensuring that financial results are accurately consolidated and reported to corporate management, promoting an understanding of these results, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. The position also requires compliance with IFRS, corporate policies, and other mandated accounting regulations, as well as assisting with internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial reporting
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for Corporate Controller's meeting with Upper Management
• Prepare monthly reports required by Formosa Plastics Taiwan
• Reconcile monthly CIP and F/A balances and prepare monthly CIP and F/A rollforwards
• Review and post Form A registrations and payments, and reconcile quarter-end legal reserve
• Maintain the insurance system and manage Formosa Insurance Company
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Prepare supporting documents of the IFRS
• Research and update IFRS standards for Corporate Controller/Managers
• Reconcile and analyze account balances
• Prepare quarterly reports for Finance Department
• Prepare annual budget, goals, and presentations
• Report government census
• Review and calculate incentives
• Support other section teammates
• Improve internal control and accounting system
• Answer internal inquiries regarding consolidated financial statements
• Complete other special projects and assignments

Requirements

• Two years of experience in accounting; consolidated financial statement preparation experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills are essential
• Basic SQL, Excel VBA, or other relational databases knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with internet search engines for GAAP and IFRS standards
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related majors with Advanced Accounting courses

Nice-to-haves

• CPA firm experience
• Experience with internal audit documentation and testing of internal controls

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life, dependent, and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal time
• FlexTime available
• Competitive salary and incentive/bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Cash balance and pension plan