ACCOUNTING ANALYST I

Formosa Plastics Group; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Group in New Jersey is seeking an Accounting Analyst I responsible for day-to-day accounting and routine financial reporting for assigned companies. You will analyze product profitability, investigate unusual transactions and variances, and assist in maintaining inventory controls and internal controls.

This role requires professional accounting knowledge to reconcile accounts, ensure IFRS compliance, and support audits.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of accounting-related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Power BI data analytics tools preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS regulations.
• Ability to work with others as a team player.
• Experience operating standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely month-end closing and analysis of financial reports.
• Coordinate daily routine functions per company policy.
• Ensure accounting policies and IFRS compliance.
• Prepare government census reports on time.
• Conduct incentive reviews and timely calculations.
• Assist in budgeting and goal review presentations.
• Monitor prepaid and accrued expenses and reconcile accounts.
• Assist with annual audit schedules and fluctuation analyses.
• Support Corporate Controller on special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent with 18 accounting credits)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Power BI

Job description

ACCOUNTING ANALYST I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities and routine financial reporting for assigned companies. Key responsibilities include analyzing product profitability, investigating unusual transactions and variances, and resolving accounting issues. The role requires professional accounting knowledge and skills to reconcile assigned accounts and ensure compliance with IFRS. This position also assists in implementing and maintaining inventory controls, internal controls, and procedures supporting internal and external audits.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Perform timely and accurately month end closing that includes preparation and analysis of financial/cost/profit/management reports, also closing schedule follow up.

2. Effectively and efficiently coordinate and follow company's policy/procedure to perform daily routine functions.

3. Assist in ensuring that all accounting policies and procedures and financial transactions are executed according to IFRS.

4. Provide accurate Government census report on a timely basis.

5. Perform Incentive review and provide accurate calculation on a timely basis.

6. Prepare and control annual budget, goal and assist goal review presentation.

7. Monitor various prepaid and accrued expense accounts, and complete monthly account reconciliations.

8. Assist with timely preparation of annual audit schedules as required and perform fluctuation analysis on various balance sheets and income statement accounts as required for purposes of annual audits.

9. Assist Corporate Controller in special projects and assignments

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Preferred professional experience to 1-4 years in accounting related area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Data analytics tools such as Power BI preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communications skills both orally and written.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS regulation.
• Ability to work with others, be a team player.
• Ability to operate office equipment as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred, or equivalent w/min. 18 accounting credits in Financial, Marketing, Business Management area.