Senior Cost Accountant — Manufacturing Cost Leader (Ontario)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to analyze production costs, prepare cost reports, and assist in financial planning. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting, experience in a manufacturing setting, and advanced Excel skills. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure accurate costing and compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs and variances.
• Prepare cost reports and financial statements for management decision making.
• Develop standard costing.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost tracking and reporting systems.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

ERP systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Supervisory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Professional accounting designation

Tools

JD Edwards

Oracle

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to analyze production costs, prepare cost reports, and assist in financial planning. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting, experience in a manufacturing setting, and advanced Excel skills. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure accurate costing and compliance with internal controls.