Cost Accountant

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Canadian manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accountant in Hamilton. This newly created role involves analyzing standard costs, identifying variances, and collaborating to improve efficiencies. Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably CPA/CMA certified, with over 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complex financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs (materials, labor, freight).
• Identify cost variances and support pricing/profitability models.
• Collaborate with operations to improve cost efficiency.
• Support inventory valuation and cost reporting.

Skills

Standard Costing

Variance Analysis

Inventory Management

Financial Communication

Excel

ERP Systems

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA preferred or in progress

Job description

Job Title:Cost Accountant
Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Salary:$70,000+
Location: Hamilton (in office)
Job #: 16670991

Our client is a well recognized Canadian manufacturer and distributor of high end retail goods across retailers in Canada and the USA. This is a newly created role that will report into the VP of finance, and will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

The Role:

• Maintain and analyze standard costs (materials, labor, freight, etc.).

• Identify cost variances and support pricing/profitability models.

• Collaborate with operations to improve cost efficiency.

• Support inventory valuation and cost reporting.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and perform bank reconciliations.

• Deliver variance and margin analysis at detailed levels.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred or in progress

• 3+ years in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing

• Solid grasp of standard costing, inventory, and variance analysis

• Strong Excel and ERP system skills

• Clear communicator, able to simplify complex financial concepts

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