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Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly-traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BCPC. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.
Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly-traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BCPC. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.
Balchem is seeking a Cost Analyst to join the Supply Chain Finance team. This role will support cost accounting, financial close activities, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and operational analysis across manufacturing locations. Responsibilities include assisting with monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, standard costing processes, variance analysis, and supporting operational and financial decision-making.
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The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset, leveraging technology and automation to enhance reporting and analysis processes.
Support analysis of Supply Chain impacts on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key financial metrics.
Assist with monthly financial close activities for designated manufacturing locations, including preparation of SOX documentation and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare and enter journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing operations and plant expenditures
Assist with annual standard cost updates and new product cost estimates.
Analyze monthly manufacturing variances, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Material Usage Variance, Labor and Efficiency Variances, and communicate findings to finance and operations teams
Prepare account reconciliations and expense analyses as needed
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations personnel to understand business drivers and support decision-making.
Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages and participate in operational review meetings.
Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
Provide audit support and documentation for quarterly reviews and annual external audits.
Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned.
Public U.S. manufacturer of specialty ingredients for nutrition, food, pharmaceutical, animal-health, plant-nutrition, and industrial markets.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 60000-75000 yearly / year
Full-time
Entry · 1+ years experience
Onsite
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