Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing (Growth & Benefits)

ManpowerGroup; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Collingwood is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain cost accounting systems and prepare cost analyses for various products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of inventory and cost absorption, and advanced skills in Excel. This role also involves assisting with the annual budget and ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.

Benefits

Salary of $80-95K

Benefits

Pension

Vacation

Growth potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working towards or have completed a CPA designation.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel & PC skills (MS PowerPoint & MS Word).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer cost accounting systems.
• Prepare various cost analysis for product cost and production variances.
• Assist with month-end closing including analysis and journal entry preparation.

Skills

Accounting experience in manufacturing

Financial analysis

Communication with plant personnel

Cost reduction support

Education

Related University degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading staffing firm in Collingwood is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain cost accounting systems and prepare cost analyses for various products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of inventory and cost absorption, and advanced skills in Excel. This role also involves assisting with the annual budget and ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.