Cost Accountant (Contract Role)

1326 Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd in Fort Erie, Ontario is seeking a Cost Accountant on a fixed-term contract (3–6 months) to maintain inventory valuations and perform margin analysis across products. The role requires extracting data from SAP and delivering timely reports to support controlling decisions.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in accounting or finance with strong Canadian GAAP knowledge and IFRS, plus 3 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Education: University Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment preferred
• Ability to assist and work with AI is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to multitask and be self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases
• Strong Canadian GAAP knowledge and IFRS

Responsibilities

• Review & Prepare Margin Analysis Reports on all Products/Services
• Collect all data to determine business costs on products and services
• Generate a detailed Margin Analysis on Aircraft Completions, MRO and Spares
• Review the Gross Margins on all product lines and conduct an in-depth analysis on unusual transactions or significant variances
• Ensure that the reported revenue and costs are in line with aircraft type, model or budget
• Review, investigate and reconcile Inventory (Stock & WIP)
• Assist in preparation for WIP and stock counts
• Reconcile monthly the WIP and Inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts
• Month-end Journal entries and reporting related to sales and cost of sales
• Assist in month-end closing, preparing journal entries as necessary, analyse inventory evaluation and WIP provisions including inventory roll forward
• Create journal entries and maintain a summary of cost accruals
• Prepare and monitor account reconciliations for inventory and cost accrual accounts, ensuring timely resolution
• Support Other Departments
• Assist and direct Commercial Office/Planning/Procurement in completing unusual sales transactions
• Work with Material Control Specialists, Repair & Overhaul Director, Programs Management and other departments on immediate report requirements and various projects

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking & self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization & time management

Project management

Excel & databases

Canadian GAAP & IFRS

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description: WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COST ACCOUNTANT CONTRACT - 3 TO 6 MONTHS POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining inventory valuations and margin analysis on all Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited products. The position will extract data from SAP and prepare the required reports for analysis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review & Prepare Margin Analysis Reports on all Products/Services
• Collect all data to determine business costs on products and services
• Generate a detailed Margin Analysis on Aircraft Completions, MRO and Spares
• Review the Gross Margins on all product lines and conduct an in-depth analysis on unusual transactions or significant variances
• Ensure that the reported revenue and costs are in line with aircraft type, model or budget
• Review, investigate and reconcile Inventory (Stock & WIP)
• Assist in preparation for WIP and stock counts
• Reconcile monthly the WIP and Inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts
• Month-end Journal entries and reporting related to sales and cost of sales
• Assist in month-end closing, preparing journal entries as necessary, analyse inventory evaluation and WIP provisions including inventory roll forward
• Create journal entries and maintain a summary of cost accruals
• Prepare and monitor account reconciliations for inventory and cost accrual accounts, ensuring timely resolution
• Support Other Departments
• Assist and direct Commercial Office/Planning/Procurement in completing unusual sales transactions
• Work with Material Control Specialists, Repair & Overhaul Director, Programs Management and other departments on immediate report requirements and various projects

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: University Degree in Accounting or finance
• CPA designation preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment preferred
• Ability to assist and work with AI is an asset
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to multitask and be self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases
• Strong Canadian GAAP knowledge and IFRS

AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type: Fixed term ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Accounting

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