Cost Accountant

Recruiting in Motion; Vaughan; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a full-time Cost Accountant in Vaughan, Ontario. The role focuses on analyzing cost data to improve financial performance and ensure accurate reporting to support business decisions.

The candidate will maintain cost accounting records, perform variance analyses, and reconcile inventory with the general ledger. A degree in accounting/finance is required, with CPA preferred and at least five years in manufacturing cost accounting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of cost accounting principles and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and analyze cost accounting records, systems and processes.
• Prepare cost variance and trend analyses.
• Analyze estimated costs within BOMs.
• Reconcile perpetual inventory with GL and physical counts.
• Ensure accuracy of WIP, scrap, rework and inventory adjustments.
• Identify obsolete items and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal interaction

Educación

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

About Our Client:

This manufacturing company located in Vaughan, Ontario is looking for a full time permanent Cost Accountant who will be responsible for analyzing cost data, improving financial performance, and ensuring accurate cost reporting to support business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and analyze cost accounting records, systems, and processes
• Prepare cost variance and trend analyses
• Analyze estimated costs within BOMs
• Reconcile perpetual inventory records with general ledger and physical counts
• Ensure accuracy of WIP, scrap, rework, and inventory adjustment transactions
• Identify slow-moving/obsolete items and recommend actions
• Monitor inventory valuation using the weighted average costing method
• Reconcile off-site inventory balances
• Review jobs for accuracy and completeness
• Calculate and regularly update applied DL and OH rates
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiencies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification (preferred but not required)
• 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge cost accounting principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Resolve issues with a win-win perspective
• Strong organizational and time management skills

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.