Plant Accountant

Davwire; London; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davwire in Ontario seeks a Plant Accountant to manage the organization’s accounting and reporting, supporting month-end close and strong controls. You will integrate finance with manufacturing operations and provide budgets, cost models, and insights.

The role emphasizes audits, cash flow management, and manufacturing cost analysis, with a focus on accurate asset tracking and financial governance. Canadian compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of cost and financial experience; plant accounting experience ideal.
• 3–5 years as a plant accountant; electrical manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Must provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Controlled Goods Clearance per DAVWIRE's security plan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and payroll.
• Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries and maintain GL accuracy.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial statements for reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation, and disposals.
• Support audits with required documentation.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital; manage banking relationships.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership

Finance-Operations integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

The Plant Accountant is responsible for the organization’s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate records, timely month-end close, and strong financial controls. This hands-on role works under the direction of the Controller and works closely with management to provide budgets, cost analysis, and financial insights that support efficient manufacturing operations and informed strategic decision-making to meet financial objectives.

Job Duties

• Responsible for accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable and Bank reconciliations and overseeing Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Prepare and process monthly and year end journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy and complete reconciliations
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile the company’s fixed asset register, ensuring accurate tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of plant assets.
• Support audits, providing required documentation as required
• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projections
• Analyze variances between the actual results and the budgets and forecasts
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards
• Coordinate external preparations of year-end financial statements and corporate tax return
• Ensure accurate HST and corporate filings

Manufacturing and Quoting Support

• Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for customer quoting
• Develop product cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs
• Ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods
• Provide financial support to manufacturing for inventory cycle counts, yearend physical inventory and reconciliations
• Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for company KPIs and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience with Cost and Finance
• 3-5 years of recent experience as a plant accountant
• Prior electrical manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Required proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Controlled Goods Clearance in accordance with DAVWIRE’s Security Plan.

Skills & Experience

• Understands manufacturing processes and can integrate finance and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial systems, ERP platforms, and related business applications including Microsoft Excel.Strong understanding of cost accounting
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.