Financial Accountant

Job Description

Accounting Analyst

Req #1597

Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA

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.

Accounting Analyst supporting plant operations through financial analysis, reporting, and cost accounting. This role applies independent judgment to evaluate financial and operational data—including inventory, cost, and variance analysis—while partnering with plant leadership and corporate accounting to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and informed decision‑making. This is a highly analytical role, not transactional, requiring the ability to identify issues and drive resolution.

• Analyze financial, operational, and production data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Evaluate manufacturing costs, production results, and inventory activity for financial impact.
• Partner with plant leadership to assess performance and cost drivers.
• Prepare monthly P&L and cost center reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform month‑end close activities, including journal entries, adjustments, and cost inputs.
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations; investigate significant variances.
• Monitor and reconcile raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Support physical inventories, audits, and internal control compliance.
• Serve as a resource for financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost allocation issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication abilities.

• Manufacturing or plant accounting experience.
• Cost and inventory accounting experience.
• Experience with sales/use tax compliance for manufacturing purchases.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Short‑term Disability
• Long‑term Disability
• Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
• Flex Time Available
• Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, and Pension Plan