Cost Accountant

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage product costing and inventory valuation. This role involves collaborating across departments and supervising a senior analyst. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of manufacturing experience and a CPA or CMA designation, along with extensive SAP experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environments.
• Extensive SAP experience in costing and operations analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Request for Costing processes supporting business development.
• Drive costing and reporting initiatives.
• Prepare and submit financial reports on schedule.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Advanced MS Excel

Education

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cost Accountant

Concord, ON | Job ID 202231

Company Description

A leading manufacturer with world-class operations employing cutting-edge technology offers an opportunity for a Costing Accountant to join their growing organization. The current climate has increased the importance of their services, products, and purpose.

Compensation

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary plus comprehensive benefits.

Position Description

As the Cost Accountant, you will collaborate across all business areas related to product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. You will leverage your expertise to support the sales team with new product cost estimates, assist the operations team with manufacturing costs, and coordinate with the finance team on monthly and quarterly reports.

You will supervise the senior financial analyst and share insights with the Head of Finance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Request for Costing processes supporting business development
• Drive costing and reporting initiatives
• Utilize SAP to manage costing and analysis tasks
• Conduct variance analysis and oversee standard costs
• Develop standard and conversion costs, allocate overhead, and determine activity rates
• Prepare and submit financial reports on schedule (monthly and quarterly)
• Assist in preparing the annual operations budget in collaboration with supply chain and operations teams
• Supervise the senior financial analyst
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environments
• CPA or CMA designation
• Extensive SAP experience in costing and operations analysis
• Strong computer skills, especially advanced MS Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, supervisory, and independent working skills

Education

CPA or CMA designation required.