Accountant

We are seeking  a skilled and dedicated Accountant to strengthen our growing presence and business operations in Northern Europe. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative accounting environment, contributing to accurate financial reporting and supporting operational departments. Your ability to deliver reliable and precise financial information will help drive value creation across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can influence how tasks are executed, prioritize responsibilities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays an important role in our team’s financial reporting, compliance, and ongoing improvement efforts. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting located in Oslo, Norway.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including handling incoming and outgoing invoices.

• Ensure compliance with Norwegian GAAP, VAT, and Tax requirements.

• Conduct account reconciliations and support monthly and year-end closing activities.

• Execute and maintain internal controls for designated areas.

• Participate in controlling activities, including budget tracking, cost control initiatives and performance analysis.

• Prepare and review internal reports, providing actionable financial insights to support management decision-making and oversight.

• Collaborate with colleagues to drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or audit

• Experience from manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Strong understanding of Norwegian GAAP, VAT, and Tax regulations is required.

• Experience with SOX/internal control frameworks is preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel is essential; familiarity with Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a plus.

• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP is considered an advantage.

• Fluency in Norwegian and English is required; proficiency in German is a plus.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Structured, detail-oriented and accurate.

• Team-oriented, valuing collaboration while being capable of working independently.

• Calm and focused, even when working under tight deadlines or during busy periods.

• Analytical, with the ability to derive insights from complex data.

• Service-minded, with a proactive approach to supporting stakeholders.

• Accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Willing to participate in process improvement and cross-training initiatives.

About the company:

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 New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) 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 $1 billion and a market cap exceeding $5.0 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 www.balchem.com

Balchem Corporation acquired Kappa Bioscience Group, a company with a unique positioning in the global vitamin K2 market due to our patented production process of pure vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7. To learn more about Kappa Bioscience, visit www.kappabio.com