Accounting Analyst

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Baton Rouge, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Allocation, Cost Analysis, Cost Reporting, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Inventory Costs, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Production Costing, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Tax Regulations, Trend Analysis, Use Tax, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
Today
Accounting Analyst

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 plantleadership 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.

Core Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

Required

  • 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.

Preferred

  • 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.

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

About the Company

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Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.