Plant Accountant

BP Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare options

Parental leave

Retirement plan - RRSP/DPSP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

LiveWell wellness programs

Pet insurance options

Perks & Savings program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Edmonton is seeking a Plant Accountant to support manufacturing cost control, inventory integrity, and financial reporting, reporting directly to the Site Controller. The role emphasizes accurate costing, variance analysis, BOM validation, and timely financial reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include analyzing production costs, validating transactions, managing inventories counts, and partnering with Finance and Operations to identify

Qualifications

• Active CPA pursuit or designation preferred.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing accounting or similar industry.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing process knowledge.
• High accuracy, detail orientation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for complex financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and report manufacturing costs, variances, and efficiencies.
• Validate production jobs, BOMs, and system transactions for accuracy.
• Measure and report production performance and KPIs to Finance and Operations.
• Review BOMs to ensure accurate costing and system alignment.
• Verify supplier invoices for accuracy and timely payment.
• Plan and coordinate annual and cyclical physical counts.
• Track projects, monitor spending, and report variances.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA 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

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

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

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) and Employee 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.