Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented

Cost Accountant

to support our finance and manufacturing teams. In this role, you will help maintain an accurate perpetual inventory, analyze manufacturing costs, manage standard costing, and support both internal and external audits. This position plays a key role in improving financial processes, cost accuracy, and reporting within the organization.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA designation is an asset). Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to multi-product costing and standard cost systems.

Technical Skills

Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions. Hands-on experience with MRP platforms and integrated accounting systems. Familiarity with QAD 2008 is considered an advantage.

Core Competencies

Clear and professional communication skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Capable of balancing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain methods for tracking actual manufacturing costs. Create, update, and monitor standard costs for all inventory items. Calculate and evaluate overhead application rates. Participate in ISO internal audits as part of the audit team. Coordinate cycle counts and review results to improve inventory accuracy. Lead or support the annual physical inventory count. Investigate and explain variances related to revenue, cost of sales, and manufacturing accounts. Prepare monthly journals, reconciliations, working papers, and financial reports. Produce meaningful reports and analysis to support decision-making. Assist with annual audit preparation and provide required documentation. Prepare annual transfer pricing reports for management review. Reconcile inventory balances and resolve discrepancies through production processes. Support budgeting activities related to fixed and variable costs. Work with operations teams to identify cost variances and support cost-reduction projects. Track and report progress on savings initiatives. Review labor and overhead rates periodically. Analyze actual production costs and compare them against estimates. Maintain and update standard cost data. Provide cost estimates for new projects, products, and customer quotes. Generate profitability, pricing, and cost-driver reports. Maintain BOMs and pricing data. Document cost-related findings and recommend process improvements. Review product or design changes and assess impacts on materials, labor, and machine time. Offer financial insights to manufacturing leaders to improve performance. Evaluate and report on direct/indirect labor activity and variances. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Primarily seated work with regular use of a computer. Occasional bending or lifting of items up to 10 lbs (files, binders, reports).

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent On-site role

Benefits

On-site parking

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. At least 3 years of experience working with standard product costing systems.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Standard Product Costing Systems: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person