Junior Cost Accountant
About the role
At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Audit and 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.
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP and SAP
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of inventory management systems
- Experience with process improvement methodologies
Benefits
- 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
Pay
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $28.00 to $33.00. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type years of and experience within the industry, education, etc. Please note, Corbion is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. In addition to the base compensation, we offer the following benefits:
Schedule
Full-time position
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: www.corbion.com