Inventory Clerk - North York

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada seeks a Senior Costing & Inventory Analyst to support inventory accounting, costing, and financial reporting in a manufacturing environment. The role is hybrid, combining on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, and requires hands-on expertise in standard costing, COGS, and inventory controls.

You will manage inventory records, perform month-end reconciliations, analyze variances, prepare reports, and collaborate with FP&A, Operations, and Manufacturing to optimize

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in costing, inventory accounting, or financial analysis within a Canadian manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, standard costs, COGS, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• CPA designation or CPA in progress is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain inventory records, pricing, and standard costing information.
• Perform month-end inventory reconciliations to the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Analyze inventory variances, including manufacturing, packaging, waste, and obsolete inventory.
• Manage inventory adjustments, allowances, and COGS allocations.
• Prepare inventory and costing reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Support period-end inventory closing and adjustments.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory controls.
• Work with FP&A and operational teams on standard costing for finished goods, bulk items, and new products.
• Support inventory-related internal controls, audits, and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing, inventory processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

CA$80,000.00–CA$85,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Senior Costing & Inventory Analyst - Hybrid

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Costing & Inventory Analyst to support inventory accounting, costing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced accounting or finance professional with strong manufacturing costing and inventory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain inventory records, pricing, and standard costing information.
• Perform month-end inventory reconciliations to the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Analyze inventory variances, including manufacturing, packaging, waste, and obsolete inventory.
• Manage inventory adjustments, allowances, and COGS allocations.
• Prepare inventory and costing reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Support period-end inventory closing and adjustments.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory controls.
• Work with FP&A and operational teams on standard costing for finished goods, bulk items, and new products.
• Support inventory-related internal controls, audits, and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing, inventory processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in costing, inventory accounting, or financial analysis within a Canadian manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, standard costs, COGS, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• CPA designation or CPA in progress is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal 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.