8200 - FPC-LA ADMINISTRATION - ADM2 - ADMINISTRATOR II - 14R

Formosa Plastics Corp
  • Baton Rouge, LA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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 polyvinyl 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 Administrator - Plant Accounting

    Job Summary

    Accounting Administrator supporting a large manufacturing facility through accounts payable and transactional accounting. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, proper documentation, and timely payments in a purchase-order-driven environment. Works closely with Purchasing, Operations, and Corporate Accounting to resolve discrepancies and maintain reliable financial records. This is a developmental role with exposure to plant accounting and opportunities to grow into broader responsibilities.

    Core Responsibilities

    Accounts Payable & Invoice Management

    • Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and approvals.
    • Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with vendors, Purchasing, and internal teams.
    • Monitor vendor statements and track outstanding or missing invoices.
    • Maintain vendor records and support timely payment processing with Corporate AP.

    Accounting Support

    • Assist with account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
    • Maintain organized financial records, files, and reports.
    • Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable and other processes.
    • Assist with internal and external audit requests.

    Development & Cross-Training

    • Participate in cross-training across accounting functions.
    • Gain exposure to reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting systems.
    • Build capability to take on expanded accounting responsibilities over time.

    Requirements

    Education & Experience

    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
    • 3+ years of accounts payable, accounting clerk, or related experience.
    • Experience in purchase-order environments (invoice matching, blanket orders) preferred.
    • Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

    Technical Skills

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
    • Experience reviewing vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.
    • Experience with ERP or electronic workflow systems preferred.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Strong organization and time management.
    • Effective communication with vendors and internal teams.
    • Problem-solving ability and initiative.

    Check Out Our Benefits

    Health Coverage and Perks

    Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

    Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care

    Short-term Disability

    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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaton Rouge, LA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
    • Ethyleneunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Oil and Gasunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payment Processingunmatched
    • Petrochemicalsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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