Plant Accountant

Saint--gobain; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare options

RRSP / retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Edmonton is seeking a Plant Accountant who will provide accurate cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational insights to support manufacturing performance and reliable reporting.

Reporting to the Site Controller, you will identify costs and variances, maintain BOMs, validate transactions, monitor inventory, track capital projects, and prepare KPI reports for Finance and Operations while improving financial systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Accounting or Finance and professional accounting designation (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years in manufacturing accounting or similar industry.
• Solid cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing process knowledge.
• High accuracy, detail orientation, and strong analytical capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and report manufacturing costs, variances, and production efficiencies.
• Investigate cost variances, data inconsistencies, and system discrepancies to ensure accurate financial information.
• Validate production jobs, manufacturing entries, and system transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Measure, analyze, and report production performance and KPIs to Finance and Operations.
• Review, maintain, and create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accurate costing and system alignment.
• Verify supplier invoices for accuracy and support timely payment processing.
• Plan and support annual and cyclical physical inventory counts and reserves analysis.
• Track capital projects, monitor spending, and report variances versus budgets.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes by identifying data gaps and corrective actions.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Manufacturing processes

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Plant Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Edmonton manufacturing site by providing accurate cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational insights. Reporting directly to the Site Controller, this position is accountable for manufacturing cost control, inventory integrity, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and report manufacturing costs, variances, and production efficiencies
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills to investigate cost variances, data inconsistencies, and system discrepancies to ensure accurate financial information
• Validate production jobs, manufacturing entries, and system transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Measure, analyze, and report production performance and KPIs to Finance and Operations, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Review, maintain, and create Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate costing and system alignment
• Verify supplier invoices for accuracy and compliance and support timely processing for payment
• Plan, coordinate, and support annual and cyclical physical inventory counts to analyze obsolete and slow-moving inventory reserves
• Track capital projects in progress, monitor spending, and report variances versus approved budgets
• Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes by identifying data gaps, root causes, and corrective actions

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Qualifications

• Actively hold or pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA preferred)
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing accounting or comparable industry experience
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing processes
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Advanced problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial issues, resolve non‑routine accounting matters, and provide sound recommendations

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The above statements are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of this position. They are intended to describe the general nature of the role.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Benefits in joining us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options:Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance:Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security:Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) andEmployee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement:Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell:Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options:Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program :access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.