Senior Cost Accountant

Merican Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A metrics-driven manufacturing company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to ensure financial accuracy and evaluate inventory costs. You will collaborate with various teams and provide financial reporting primarily focused on inventory valuation. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in cost accounting and a CPA designation, along with strong Excel skills. This full-time role offers benefits such as dental care and extended health care.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Bonus pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or seafood.
• Strong Excel skills for managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Understanding of IT systems related to cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory evaluations monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and valuation.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline cost tracking.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Cross-departmental collaboration

Education

CPA, CMA, or CGA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Work Location: In person
• Salary: $80k - $90k per year
• Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

The Senior Cost Accountant will play a critical role in evaluating inventory costs and ensuring financial accuracy. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for developing precise cost calculations and templates for audit and business planning purposes. You will work closely with the production, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure inventory accuracy and support the company’s financial reporting goals.

What You'll Do

• Conduct inventory evaluations at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.
• Maintain accurate records of supply inventory and ensure correct valuation.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams to streamline cost tracking.
• Perform frequent inventory counts to verify accuracy.
• Assist IT and company leadership in completing the inventory module in the ERP system.
• Provide financial reporting and cost analysis, primarily focused on inventory valuation.

What You Bring to the Table

• 2+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or seafood industry.
• CPA, CMA, or CGA designation, or actively working toward CPA certification.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Understanding of IT systems and data flows related to cost tracking.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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

Additional pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Monday to Friday