ACCOUNTING ANALYST I

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 ANALYST I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) Accounting Analyst is responsible for the accurate preparation, review, and timely filing of Canadian GST returns and related indirect tax reports for multiple entities. This role ensures compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, performs account reconciliations, supports audits, and contributes to process improvements to strengthen internal tax controls and minimize risk exposure

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Review, prepare, and timely filing of GST returns for multiple entities.
• Prepare and submit monthly uploads, journal vouchers for allocations and FX adjustments.
• Accurately calculate monthly ITC for several legal entities on CRA GST/HST returns.
• Reconcile monthly CBSA transactions, Statement of Account, and customs broker invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve GST related issues with the Canada Revenue Agency, PSM, LMD, customs brokers and business divisions.
• Maintain detailed records on transactions, invoices, and tax payments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GST laws and regulations.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist on various special projects and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in indirect tax or sales tax compliance, including preparation or support of Canadian GST/HST filings, tax account reconciliations, and analysis of transaction data from ERP systems. CPA firm or tax compliance experience is a plus.
• Understanding of GST tax concept and ITC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Strong analytical skill and attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player.

EDUCATION

• B.S in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation

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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 
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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