ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Formosa Plastics Group; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. located in Livingston, NJ, is seeking an Accounting Analyst responsible for cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The role supports month-end close, internal controls, and audit activities while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting or related field and strong Excel/ERP skills, with attention to detail and effective communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Taxation.
• Experience in accounting, cash management, treasury, reconciliations, or general ledger accounting preferred; month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit requests desirable.
• Knowledge of cash accounting, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, journal entries, financial reporting, Excel and ERP/accounting systems, and audit support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cash activities and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate cash positions.
• Perform reconciliations of cash, investments, loans, and related accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support management decision‑making.
• Support monthly close with journal entries and variance analysis for timely reporting.
• Assist audits and maintain strong internal controls.

Skills

Cash Management

Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Month-End Close

Audit Support

Compliance

Cross-Functional

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Taxation

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions – Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor‑Alkali, and Oil & Gas. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of poly‑vinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities. Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

Accounting Analyst

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all cash‑related accounting activities by managing daily cash transactions, reconciling financial accounts, supporting month‑end and audit processes, and providing reliable financial analysis and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Cash Management and Monitoring: Oversee daily cash activities, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution of issues to maintain accurate cash positions.
• Account Reconciliation and Financial Integrity: Perform reconciliations of cash, investment, loan, and related accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial reports, including income, expense, and balance sheet accounts, to support management decision‑making.
• Month‑End and Period‑End Close: Support the monthly closing process through journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure adherence to IRS regulations, corporate policies, and applicable accounting standards in areas such as interest calculations and financial reporting.
• Audit Support and Internal Controls: Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining strong internal control practices.
• Cross‑Functional and Affiliate Support: Collaborate with internal departments and international affiliates (e.g., FPC Taiwan) to deliver required financial data, reports, and analysis.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Taxation.
• Previous related experience in accounting, cash management, treasury, reconciliations, or general ledger accounting is preferred. Experience supporting month‑end closing, financial reporting, and audit requests is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of cash accounting, bank and account reconciliations, month‑end closing, journal entries, financial reporting, Excel, ERP/accounting systems, interest calculations, and audit support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical skill and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills both in oral and writing in English.
• Ability to work with others, be a team player.
• Physical requirements include duties common to a regular office environment.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.

Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care. Short‑term Disability and Long‑term Disability. Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance. Tuition Reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays. Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time). FlexTime available.

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan.

9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA