Cost Accountant

- Manufacturing cost accounting experience
- Hands-on SAP experience
- Strong Excel capability

Advantages
- Base salary: $95,000 – $110,000
- Competitive benefits package
- Pension plan with company contribution
- Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities

Responsibilities
- Maintain and administer cost accounting systems
- Prepare detailed cost analysis including:
- Product costing
- Production variances
- Labour and spending analysis
- Analyze manufacturing KPI variances versus standard
- Assist with development of annual budgets and forecasts (focus on standard costing)
- Support month-end close, including:
- Costing module activities in SAP
- Journal entries
- G/L reconciliations
- Perform inventory reporting and analysis (including slow-moving inventory review)-
- Provide financial support for cost reduction initiatives and system improvement projects
- Interact closely with plant personnel to understand product costs and operational drivers
- Serve as backup for other Canadian accounting staff
- Assist Controller in developing and monitoring internal control procedures (GAAP & SOX awareness)
- Provide administrative support as required
- Support both Collingwood and Whitby plant operations

Qualifications
University Degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting

5+ years of professional accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of:

- Cost absorption
- Standard costing
- Inventory accounting
- Mandatory SAP experience
- Experience with ERP / MRP systems
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data mining, analysis)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail



Summary
What We Are Not Looking For:

- Pure tax accounting background
- Entry-level cost accountants
- General accountants without manufacturing exposure

Please reach out to me at Sainath.maddi@randstad.ca to discuss more.

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