Cost Accountant

Silgan Dispensing; Fortune Barren; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dispensing solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant to assist in financial planning and monthly closing procedures. The role involves analyzing costs, maintaining inventory controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background with experience in manufacturing, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in accounting for a manufacturing firm.
• Understanding of US GAAP and complex transactions.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain standard cost system/inventory control.
• Assist in the development of customer pricing.
• Perform financial analysis for monthly reviews.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree in related field or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP systems (IQMS a plus)

Job description

About Silgan Dispensing

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there's a good chance you're using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples' lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for assisting in the organization financial planning process and monthly closing procedures with emphasis on cost accounting and inventory. The Cost Accountant performs a variety of accounting and finance tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and maintain standard cost system/inventory control
• Assist in the development of customer pricing
• Perform financial analysis for monthly reviews and related management reporting
• General ledger journal entry/account reconciliation
• Month-end/year-end closing
• Develop and implement internal controls
• Foster team atmosphere while achieving Key Results
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Must have thorough knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, capital asset accounting, cost accounting and financial data analysis
• Understanding of standard cost system and ability to analyze
• Understanding of US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems: Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); ERP systems (IQMS a plus)
• Strong interpersonal team building and motivational skills
• Strong analytical skills, able to understand complex data and issues with the ability to think outside the box
• Must be highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze and grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives and create well-reasoned solutions
• Ability to communicate or present information, both verbally and written, effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy requiring minimal supervision

Education/ Previous Experience:

• Associate's Degree in related field or higher
• At least 5 years' experience in accounting for a manufacturing firm
• Experience coordinating across multiple functions

Safety Responsibilities:

• Safety Responsibilities include but are not limited to: entering HazRacs, and alerting the Safety Coordinator / Immediate supervisor to any threat to their safety.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.