Accounting Cost Analyst

Gerdau North America; Whitby; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American manufacturing company is seeking an Account Cost Analyst in Whitby, ON. This full-time role involves supporting the Cost Manager with financial analysis, ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, and assisting with auditing processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerBI. The expected wage range is $68,640 - $72,000 per year, and the position requires in-person work in Whitby.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in accounting or related field required.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and financial software at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Support Cost Manager through financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and internal controls.
• Generate and analyze routine financial reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Auditing

SAP or ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Account Cost Analyst

WHITBY ON

Job Summary

The Cost Analyst I is responsible for supporting the Cost Manager and Operations staff through routine financial analysis, reporting, and maintenance of internal controls.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including inventories, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Auditing and reporting on internal controls.
• Generating and analyzing routine monthly and weekly reports.

Nature And Scope

The responsibilities of this position pertain to the accuracy of financial information and maintenance of internal controls. The Cost Analyst I will review day-to-day transactions, including inventory, purchasing of goods and services, and purchasing and sales of scrap, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures. The Cost Analyst I will also provide support to operations for SAP (or other ERP systems) and assist with internal control audits, forecasts, and action plan execution. This position reports directly to the Cost Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of financial transactions including inventories, production, shipping, sales, and purchasing.
• Reviews general ledger activity and prepares adjusting journal entries.
• Performs account reconciliations, including cash held at the locations.
• Reviews inventory transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews routine financial reports to follow business results and identify opportunities.
• Provides support to Metals Recycling operations staff for SAP (or other ERP) on accounting or payment issues.
• Periodically travels to Metals Recycling locations to perform audits of internal controls.
• Analyzes variances of actual results from budget and forecast.
• Assists with budget and forecast preparation.
• Maintains fixed asset ledger.
• Assists with special projects as required.

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or related field. Familiar with various types of computer software programs including Microsoft’s Office Suite (Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint) and financial software at an intermediate level.

Job Type & Salary

Full-time. Expected Wage Range $68,640 - 72,000.00/year.

Work Location

In person – Whitby, ON. Reliable commute or willingness to relocate required.

EEO Statement

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. The policy is that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.