Business Accountant

Borealis is now Borouge International. Essential Materials, advancing the world.

Make Accounting Real!

Borealis is now Borouge International. Essential Materials, advancing the world.

Make Accounting Real!

The role holder supports the delivery of timely, accurate, and consistent financial information to support business decision-making. This includes assisting with financial data preparation, month-end close activities, and maintaining compliance with standard processes and procedures. The position focuses on learning and applying core accounting principles while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial data to support reporting and analysis (e.g., product costs, distribution costs, fixed costs, and project costs)
• Support month-end close activities by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time (e.g., reconciliations, journal entries, settlements, and assessments within the Controlling area)
• Perform basic reconciliations and analysis to ensure data consistency and reliability, escalating discrepancies as needed:
  • Review product cost data (quantities and unit costs) for accuracy
  • Assist in variance analysis (differences between standard and actual costs)
  • Support costing runs and updates for reporting purposes
• Follow established financial processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across locations
• Provide support to internal stakeholders by responding to routine inquiries and supplying requested financial information
• Support internal and external audit activities, including gathering documentation, responding to audit requests, and ensuring adherence to financial controls and policies
• Assist in documenting and updating process instructions and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, procurement, planning, supply chain) to gather information and support financial processes
• Participate in improvement initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy of financial processes
• Support reporting and tracking of capital expenditure projects and fixed assets under guidance from senior team members
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and compliance requirements

• Develop understanding of business operations and financial processes
• Build foundational skills in financial analysis, reporting, and systems
• Work collaboratively within the finance team and across functions
• Serve as a trained backup for designated team roles, performing essential tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Seek opportunities for learning and continuous improvement

• Internal customers:
  Local and Group finance team and operational functions
• No direct external customer interaction required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
• Good and up-to-date knowledge of accounting rules (IFRS)
• Solid understanding of journal entries and close activities, account reconciliation, analytical mindset with ability to identify and investigate inconsistencies
• SAP FI/CO knowledge/ Analysis for Office is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills – ex: pivot tables
  • Good data interpretation and validation skills:
    Execute sanity checks on data accuracy and initiate corrective actions when applicable

Borealis has competitive compensation and benefits which you can read more about on our Career Page .

For this role in Port Murray, NJwe also offer:

• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverge from day 1
• 6% Match on the 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Bonus
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Salary $72,000-$90,000 DOE

At Borealis, we are committed to an equal recruitment process. We value diversity, and all applicants & employees are treated fairly and equally. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression.

Borouge Group International AG (Borouge International) is a global leader in polyolefins formed in 2026 through the combination of Borouge Plc,Borealisand NOVA Chemicals. Backed by long-term shareholders…