Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. 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 US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit

Position Summary:

Participate in accounting department functions and provide support and assistance in the preparation of both internal and external financial statements and other financial information for internal stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of all monthly financial reports (income and departmental statements) for management review.

General Ledger

• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger account balances.
• Prepare expense account analysis as needed.
• Supporting foreign entities, together with local consultants

Statutory and Fiscal

• Ensure compliance with statutory and fiscal requirements in conjunction with external accounting firms.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT registers for European entities
• Assist in the preparation of Statutory Financial Statements European-based entities

Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

• Full involvement in maintaining the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements under the direction of the Director of Finance.
• Prepare and maintain documented procedures.
• Interact with and supply information to external auditors.

Other

• Special projects as requested by management.
• Supply external audit team with information and analysis for annual audits and quarterly reviews as required.

Essential Education/Experience/Skills:

B.S. in Accounting. Five to seven years relevant experience, knowledge of financial reporting (ITA and US GAAP) and functions.