Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req)

twiceasnice Recruiting; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC industry is searching for a Manufacturing Accountant in Mississauga. The role focuses on full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and supporting financial operations in a collaborative environment, offering growth opportunities into senior roles.

Benefits

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

PTO

Health Care Spending Account

RRSP & DPSP contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting experience required.
• Hands-on experience with ERP software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting and lead month-end close.
• Prepare financial reports and support year-end audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and track performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Visual Manufacturing ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req)
Location: Mississauga, ON
Salary: $60,000 CAD per year + Bonus Opportunity + Benefits
Benefits: Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, PTO, Health Care Spending Account, RRSP & DPSP contribution
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible start/end time)
Sponsorship not available

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req) Description

Our client in the commercial and institutional HVAC industry is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Accountant to join their team in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role plays a key part in supporting the company’s financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, financial reporting, inventory management, and job costing. You’ll work with a small, collaborative finance team and use the Visual Manufacturing ERP system to maintain accurate financial data and reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong full-cycle accounting experience—ideally in a manufacturing or inventory-based environment—who enjoys digging into the numbers and understanding the story behind them. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong Excel skills and a desire to learn and grow. The company offers a supportive, family-oriented culture with long-tenured employees and a clear path for career advancement into a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager role. If you’re looking for a stable, growth-oriented opportunity where your contributions truly matter, this could be the perfect next step in your accounting career.

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req) Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting and lead month-end close, including reconciliations and financial reports
• Prepare financial reports for management review
• Support year-end audit activities
• Maintain and improve data integrity within the ERP system
• Assist with annual budgeting and track performance against budget
• Update weekly cash flow and monthly sales forecast reports
• Ensure inventory is accurately reported and aligned with accounting standards
• Lead the annual physical inventory count process, including planning and reconciliation
• Monitor and support the return (RMA) process to ensure compliance
• Support job profitability and ROI analysis in collaboration with the Director of Finance
• Prepare and file HST returns and assist with government survey reporting
• Ensure financial data security and compliance with privacy regulations

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in manufacturing environment required
• Cost accounting experience required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.) required
• Hands-on experience with ERP software (e.g., Visual ERP or similar) required