Accountant

Sekure; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Hybrid work

Vacation weeks and personal days

On-site parking

RRSP contribution

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and control costs across the organization, with responsibilities for cost reports, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve margins. The role requires a bilingual candidate in French and English and is restricted to the Greater Montreal area.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will analyze production costs, prepare cost reports, monitor

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent.
• Proven cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and cost analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs and determine cost prices of products.
• Prepare and maintain reports on costs and profit margins.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to assess costs and profitability.
• Monitor variances between actual costs and budgeted costs.
• Participate in the development of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct regular audits of costs and inventory processes.
• Provide recommendations to optimize costs and improve margins.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance CPA or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leader in its field, committed to excellence and innovation. Our client is looking for someone dynamic, analytical, and curious to join their team. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing and controlling costs within the organization. The Cost Accountant will participate in preparing cost reports, budgeting, and collaborating with various departments to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy.

CA$45,000.00–CA$60,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Advantages

• Competitive salary
• Benefits (health insurance, retirement plan, etc.)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Flexible hours, including hybrid work
• Vacation weeks and personal days
• On-site parking
• Employer-sponsored RRSP contribution program

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs and determine the cost prices of products.
• Prepare and maintain reports on costs and profit margins.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to assess costs and profitability.
• Monitor variances between actual costs and budgeted costs.
• Participate in the development of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct regular audits of costs and inventory processes.
• Provide recommendations to optimize costs and improve margins.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in cost accounting or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and cost analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• MUST BE IN THE GREATER REGION OF MONTREAL TO APPLY

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada.

As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.