Eat Well, Live Well.   At Ajinomoto Cambrooke, we build careers grounded in helping improve people’s health through nutritional therapies.  

Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) was founded by parents looking to develop better solutions for their children with PKU.   Over the subsequent 20+ years, we have expanded into additional therapeutic areas with a focus on enjoyable nutrition as a core part of normalizing the life for people living with medical conditions. 

Joining ACI means becoming part of a diverse team of talented people who want to build their careers while contributing back to society in a positive way.   We seek individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and finding solutions.   We provide an environment based in mutual respect and collaboration to support you and give you opportunities to learn and develop.

Join us to find a rewarding work experience that lets you be at your best and have an impact on our patient communities.

Responsible for determining the actual costs associated with manufacturing our products, performing profitability analysis and assisting with the budgeting process. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPEIRENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline preferred with a minimum of 3 to 8 years’ experience in general accounting and/or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work independently with little to no direction, take initiative within scope of work responsibilities, ability to prioritize work, anticipate department needs, plan accordingly for needs, multi-task and adapt to change. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable communicating across department lines. Proficient computer skills in MS Suite. Exposure to costing in MRP required, SAP or other similar software a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office environment working inside a controlled temperature environment. Occasional work required outside. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines.  Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to sit for a minimum of 6 hours per day; stand, walk, bend over and reach above head less than an hour a day; minimal lifting or carrying of 10 pounds occasionally and repetitive use of hands/arms for writing and computer work.

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents and records of the organization.
• Review cost and variance trends; researching significant variations and recommending appropriate response.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Actively participate in new product development meetings.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Generate inventory reports monthly and review inventory reserve requirements with support from Supply Chain.
• Lead quarterly or bi-annual inventory counts, generate audit reports related to the count and reconcile count results for management review.
• Assist with preparing annual standard cost reviews and updates for labor & overhead rates.
• Perform appropriate month end closing processes.
• Maintain the general ledger account analysis and reconciliations to ensure the inventory account balances are accurate, reasonable and have adequate support with proper documentation.
• Reconcile engineering budgeted production standards with QuickBooks data.
• Assist external auditors during semi-annual and annual audits and internal auditors according to internal audit schedule.
• In collaboration with other accounting personnel, review and recommend modifications to the accounting systems and procedures and train end users on the new or modified work procedures.
• Provide support to accounts payable team members as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Employment with Ajinomoto is considered at will, meaning that either party may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice and this job description should not be construed as an employment contract.

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled, committed to a diverse workforce.  If you need assistance with completion of an application for employment, please contact Human Resources Department at 978-862-1980.