Senior Cost Accountant

GAMARC Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to analyze inventory costs and ensure financial accuracy. You will work closely with production, shipping, and receiving teams to optimize cost tracking processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in cost accounting and a CPA, CMA, or CGA designation. Strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities are essential. Join our team to contribute to critical financial reporting objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or the seafood industry.
• CPA, CMA, or CGA designation, or currently pursuing CPA certification.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory assessments at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of supply inventory and ensure correct valuations.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams to optimize cost tracking processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CPA, CMA, or CGA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant will be essential in analyzing inventory costs and maintaining financial accuracy. Reporting to the CFO, this role will focus on creating detailed cost calculations and templates to support audits and business planning initiatives. You will work closely with production, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure inventory integrity and contribute to the company's financial reporting objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inventory assessments at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of supply inventory and ensure correct valuations.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams to optimize cost tracking processes.
• Conduct regular inventory counts to verify data accuracy.
• Assist IT and leadership teams in implementing the inventory module within the ERP system.
• Provide financial reporting and cost analysis with a primary focus on inventory valuation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or the seafood industry.
• CPA, CMA, or CGA designation, or currently pursuing CPA certification.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and data flows associated with cost management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in seafood processing, manufacturing, or fish plant operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a team-oriented mindset.