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Senior Accountant

AdvanSix Inc.

New Jersey

On-site

USD 95,000 - 143,000

Full time

29 days ago

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in Parsippany is seeking a Sr. Accountant to manage financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $95,000 to $142,600 annually, along with various employee benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid vacation
401K with company match
Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting.
  • 5+ years of experience using accounting principles and practices/US GAAP.

Responsibilities

  • Support monthly, quarterly and yearly closing processes.
  • Manage general accounting operations and maintain accounting records.
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present results.

Skills

Attention to detail
Problem solving
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or MBA/CPA

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana
SAP/ERP
Job description

Parsippany, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a widevariety 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 thevertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-classcustomer 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 athttp://www.advansix.com

• 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

The Sr. Accountant, reporting to the General Accounting Manager, is responsible for performing accounting and analysis to ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policy. The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and maintaining the general ledger.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibilities include supporting monthly, quarterly and yearly closing process
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to analysis of customer related rebates; analysis and recording of monthly deferred compensation asset/liability, analysis of accounts receivable and account payable balances and aging, and all equity related transactions.
  • Primary General Accounting contact for the Commercial Finance Directors, including ad-hoc sales reporting and analysis
  • Perform monthly and quarterly internal controls
  • Complete and review reconciliation of relevant accounts
  • Manage general accounting operations and maintain accounting records, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Primary liaison with external auditors to complete quarterly request.
  • Participate in year-end audit and preparation of schedules and documentation
  • 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 MBA/CPA
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting
  • 5+ years of experience using accounting principles and practices/US GAAP


Additional Qualifications:

  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • Knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana a plus
  • Knowledge of SAP/ERP preferred
  • 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 expected base pay for this position is $95,000 - $142,600

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.

Parsippany, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA

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