Cost Accountant

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide.

We currently have an opportunity for a Cost Accountant position located in Takasago’s Rockleigh, NJ corporate headquarters, with rotations at the production facilities in Teterboro, NJ and Harriman, NY. 

Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, the Cost Accountant monitors and tracks costs associated with production routing, raw materials and finished goods for all company divisions. This position is also responsible for maintaining the alcohol drawback records and filing quarterly returns.

The Cost Accountant works closely with the production, planning & analysis, demand planning and SAP teams. This position will also be the person responsible for the SAP Product Costing module.

Job Functions include:

• Responsible for the SAP Product Costing module.
• Maintains records and files quarterly, and prepares annual SDA reporting
• Manages consignment inventory, including periodic physical inventories and audits.
• Ensures new materials are costed and monitors costs for all materials.
• Monitors the costs of production for “Citrus Center” production campaigns for citrus oils and co-products.
• Reviews key manufacturing and inventory general ledger accounts.
• Develops and reports on manufacturing KPI’s, inventory usage and expiring inventory.
• Analyzes and reports on the following: 
  1. key manufacturing costs (utilities, supplies, packaging, etc.)
  2. monthly/quarterly reserve for inventory obsolescence, including journal entry preparation
  3. monthly/quarterly LCM (lower of cost or market) adjustment, including journal entry preparation.
• Provides audit support for physical inventories.
• Performs other assignments as determined by the Manager, Controller or VP of Finance.
• Works closely with Vice President of Finance, Senior VP of Supply Chain, Plant Managers of the various facilities, and other cross-functional teams.
• Interaction with the Company’s independent public accountants, internal audit firm and other external consultants.

Qualifications include:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is essential.

Experience: Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience working in cost accounting, in process manufacturing, along with cost reporting experience, and cross team collaboration.

Competencies: Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO, Product Costing and Material Ledger modules are required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Microsoft Access skills are a plus. Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, plus excellent organization/project management skills are required. This position requires patience, teamwork, resilience and the ability to provide solutions. This position also requires someone with a curious nature and growth mindset. 

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a resume letter to Takasago’s career website. Any questions regarding the application process, please contact talentacquisition@takasago.com .

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks:

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment. 

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.