Senior Accountant: Manufacturing Costing & Controls Lead

HR Nook; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance their financial operations based in Eastern Ontario. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience, particularly in a manufacturing setting, and will lead daily accounting tasks including AP, AR, and GL entries. Strong qualifications required include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and advanced Excel skills. This role supports month-end closes and involves partnership with manufacturing teams to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and production workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations including AP, AR, and GL entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and improve standard costing models.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory valuation

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or commerce

Tools

ERP (Epicor preferred)

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance their financial operations based in Eastern Ontario. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience, particularly in a manufacturing setting, and will lead daily accounting tasks including AP, AR, and GL entries. Strong qualifications required include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and advanced Excel skills. This role supports month-end closes and involves partnership with manufacturing teams to drive efficiency.