Accountant

AdvanSix; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 69,100 - 103,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking an Accountant to manage general accounting operations and maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP. You will prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate ledger entries and timely closing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 2+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/US GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred; exposure to automation tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience using US GAAP

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting operations and maintain accounting records
• Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, sales reports)
• Prepare journal entries and conduct general ledger operations
• Support monthly closing process
• Participate in interim and year-end audits and external reporting
• Support robotic automation and other finance initiatives
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present results to accounting team

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Copilot

Automation tools

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Accountant is responsible for performing accounting operations and ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and maintaining the general ledger.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting operations and maintain accounting records
• Prepare financial statements to include preparation of monthly balance sheet, income statement, and sales reports
• Prepare journal entries and conduct general ledger operations
• Partner with other departments to ensure all transactions are correctly maintained within the general ledger
• Support monthly closing process
• Complete reconciliation of monthly closings and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Participate in interim and year-end audit and preparation of schedules and documentation
• Support SEC 10K/10Q external reporting
• Support robotic automation and other digital technology finance initiatives
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present results to other members in accounting
• Verify, post, and reconcile transactions
• Complete and/or assist with special projects
• Conduct ad hoc reporting as specified

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA preferred
• 2+ years of experience in accounting
• 2+ years of experience using accounting principles and practices/US GAAP

Additional Qualifications

• Comprehensive technical accounting skills; strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana a plus
• Knowledge of Copilot and other automation tools a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative on all accounting functions relevant to position
• Ability to manage highly confidential information
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support various areas of the business
• Ability to communicate across all audiences with varying degrees of accounting knowledge
• Some travel may be required

The base salary range for this role is: $69,100 to $103,700 annually.

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match.
• Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
• Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but notlimitedto, the responsibilities of the job,experience, education, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.