Junior Cost Accountant

Junior Cost Accountant Job Category: Finance and Accounting Work Location: On-Site Office Location: Totowa, NJ, US Job Type: Full Time Job ID: 6224 At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. Do you have an investigative spirit and enjoy working with a variety of people to solve complex problems? Corbion is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant responsible for analyzing process order cost variances, generating weekly plant activity reports, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of process orders. This role involves a combination of time at your desk and time meeting with people in the warehouse or manufacturing floor, resolving discrepancies and variances. Essential Functions Review process orders for completeness and accuracy. Research and resolve any discrepancies. Analyze and monitor inventory movements. Verify corrective actions on process orders. Recommend master data changes based on process order variance analysis. Audit BOM and recipe master data. Recommend process improvements based on the review of process order variances. Identify inventory movement errors and suggest corrective actions. Assist in reviewing the annual production volume budget. Support Continuous Improvement (CI) activities by reporting internal plant activities reports. Provide ad-hoc reporting as needed. Demonstrate commitment to safety, both personal and of colleagues. Perform other duties as directed by the Controller, Operations Controller. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalent applicable experience Proven success finding and resolving discrepancies, following through to resolution Experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); SAP and Excel Ability to interpret and apply company policies, maintain ethical standards and confidentiality Experience using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals) Detail-oriented, prioritizes and plans work, completes work on time and accurately Experience working cooperatively with various departments or independently. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills and professionalism Proven background of taking initiative in performing job duties and seeking increased responsibilities Our offer Paid time off, including company holidays 401K with company match Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements) Flexible spending accounts Education assistance Short- and long- term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Lifestyle and wellness benefits Working Environment Plants are large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise. Workers are exposed to high temperatures during the summer months. Some work in cold environments during winter months. You will be exposed to a dusty work environment due to raw materials. Materials may contain allergens (eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, milk, fish, shellfish, wheat). Physical Requirements Sits, Stands, Walks, Kneels, and Bends frequently. Frequently uses hand/finger dexterity for typing. Reaches above and below the shoulders. Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions. Frequently lift 25-pounds. About Corbion Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side‑by‑side with our customers to make our cutting‑edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non‑merit factors. Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr