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Corporate Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Finance and accounting departments at mid-size and large companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals, making this one of the more accessible paths to permanent residency in business services.
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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.
CORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTANT
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Prepare federal and state tax returns while complying with tax laws, provide assistance for financial statement reports, and research opportunities to save taxes. This position involves accurately and punctually file the tax returns, avoid penalties, and specialize in tax data collecting, analyzing, and calculating.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
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Income Tax Compliance – Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of federal corporation/partnership and multi-state income/franchise tax returns and annual reports for assigned entities, in full compliance with applicable tax laws.
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Estimated Payments & Filing Deadlines – Ensure federal and state estimated tax payments, extensions, and required filings are properly determined and submitted on time to avoid interest, penalties, and late-filing exposure.
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Tax Provision – Support the corporate income tax provision, related true-ups, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 (FAS 109 / FIN 48).
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State Apportionment & Allocation – Ensure business data across plants and jurisdictions is gathered, analyzed, and correctly applied to state apportionment and allocation.
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International Tax – Support international tax computations and reporting, including GILTI and FDII, and maintain the supporting fixed-asset basis records.
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Tax Research & Planning – Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, evaluate their impact on the Company, and identify opportunities to reduce tax liability and improve compliance.
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Audit & Notice Support – Support federal and state tax audits and respond to tax authority notices to defend and protect the Company’s tax positions.
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Documentation & Records Integrity – Maintain complete, organized, and secure tax workpapers and electronic records to support filings, provisions, and audits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years of experience in accounting or taxation.
- B.S. in Accounting or Corporate Taxation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Good communication skills both in oral and writing
- Familiar with corp-tax and/or AS 400 is preferred
- Minimal travel requirements.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
- Continued development as required such as: Legal and Ethical Training (LERN) and other internal and external tax related training. CPA preferred.
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
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.
CORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTANT
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Prepare federal and state tax returns while complying with tax laws, provide assistance for financial statement reports, and research opportunities to save taxes. This position involves accurately and punctually file the tax returns, avoid penalties, and specialize in tax data collecting, analyzing, and calculating.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
-
Income Tax Compliance – Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and filing of federal corporation/partnership and multi-state income/franchise tax returns and annual reports for assigned entities, in full compliance with applicable tax laws.
-
Estimated Payments & Filing Deadlines – Ensure federal and state estimated tax payments, extensions, and required filings are properly determined and submitted on time to avoid interest, penalties, and late-filing exposure.
-
Tax Provision – Support the corporate income tax provision, related true-ups, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 (FAS 109 / FIN 48).
-
State Apportionment & Allocation – Ensure business data across plants and jurisdictions is gathered, analyzed, and correctly applied to state apportionment and allocation.
-
International Tax – Support international tax computations and reporting, including GILTI and FDII, and maintain the supporting fixed-asset basis records.
-
Tax Research & Planning – Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, evaluate their impact on the Company, and identify opportunities to reduce tax liability and improve compliance.
-
Audit & Notice Support – Support federal and state tax audits and respond to tax authority notices to defend and protect the Company’s tax positions.
-
Documentation & Records Integrity – Maintain complete, organized, and secure tax workpapers and electronic records to support filings, provisions, and audits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years of experience in accounting or taxation.
- B.S. in Accounting or Corporate Taxation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Good communication skills both in oral and writing
- Familiar with corp-tax and/or AS 400 is preferred
- Minimal travel requirements.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
- Continued development as required such as: Legal and Ethical Training (LERN) and other internal and external tax related training. CPA preferred.
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Corporate Accountant
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your green card to a specific job description. Make sure your academic transcripts, CPA license, or equivalent foreign credentials are evaluated and match the minimum requirements the employer lists in the PERM audit file.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Companies that file PERM applications regularly have in-house HR teams or retained immigration counsel, which shortens your timeline. Look for accounting and finance roles at publicly traded companies, Big Four affiliates, and multinational manufacturers over boutique firms.
Search green card sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Accountant roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where the employer has never run a PERM process before.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific job title, location, and experience level. Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so your proposed salary clears the required wage threshold the employer must certify.
Ask employers about EB-2 versus EB-3 category placement
Corporate Accountant roles can qualify under EB-3 for positions requiring a bachelor's degree, or EB-2 if the employer justifies an advanced degree requirement. Your country of birth affects which category gives you a faster priority date, so confirm the intended category during offer discussions.
Understand that PERM restarts if you change employers
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM certification is employer-specific and non-transferable until your I-140 has been approved for 180 days under AC21 portability rules. Changing jobs before that milestone means your sponsoring employer must restart the entire labor certification process.
Green Card Corporate Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Corporate Accountant positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer can justify that the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials. Your sponsoring employer makes this determination when drafting the PERM job description, so the classification depends on how the role is defined internally.
How is the green card PERM process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new approvals per year and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap on approvals and leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work period. The tradeoff is time: the PERM labor certification, I-140 petition, and adjustment of status process typically spans two to four years before a green card is issued, longer than most H-1B approvals.
How do I find Corporate Accountant employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Corporate Accountant roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before is far more efficient than applying broadly and asking recruiters about sponsorship willingness during initial screening calls.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
You can change employers without losing your priority date under AC21 portability rules, but only after your I-140 petition has been approved and has been pending for at least 180 days, and the new role must be in the same or similar occupational classification. Switching before the I-140 is approved means your new employer must file a fresh PERM application, restarting the entire process.
Does having a CPA license or foreign accounting credential improve my green card prospects?
A CPA license or credential from a recognized foreign accounting body strengthens your PERM file by demonstrating you meet or exceed the minimum requirements the employer certifies. For EB-2 consideration, professional credentials combined with years of specialized experience can sometimes substitute for a master's degree. USCIS evaluates foreign credentials through a combination of employer documentation and, when needed, third-party credential evaluation reports.