Sr. Cost Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in Collingwood is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain cost accounting systems and perform extensive cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment, be knowledgeable in inventory systems, and ideally possess a CPA designation. The role offers a competitive salary between $80K-$95K and opportunities for growth. Benefits include pension and vacation.

Benefits

$80-95K salary

benefits

pension

vacation

growth potential

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cost absorption and standard costing.
• Ability to prepare cost analysis and assist with budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer cost accounting systems.
• Prepare various cost analysis for product costs.
• Assist with the development of annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Inventory and accounting systems knowledge

ERP/MRP systems experience

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Understanding of GAAP and SOX

Communication skills

Education

University degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting

Completed CPA designation or working towards

Tools

SAP

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our manufacturing client in Collingwood, ON is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant to the team.

Perks

• $80-95K
• benefits
• pension
• vacation
• growth potential

Role

• Maintain and administer cost accounting systems
• Prepare various cost analysis for product cost, production variances, spending and labour tracking.
• Work on projects as assigned by Controller
• Assist with development of annual budget & forecasts with an emphasis on annual standard costs.
• Assist with month end-end closing including analysis and journal entry preparation.
• Completion of G/L account reconciliations and other basic accounting functions.
• Interact with plant personnel to achieve greater understanding of product costs and operations.
• Backup for other Canadian accounting staff.
• Assists Controller in developing and monitoring internal control procedures for the safeguarding of company assets.
• Conduct all business affairs and relationships in adherence to the company Standards of Business conduct.
• Provides financial support for cost reduction and system projects.

Qualifications

• Related University degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of inventory and accounting systems, understanding of cost absorption, standard costing, GAAP, and SOX.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and SAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel & PC skills (MS PowerPoint & MS Word).
• Working towards or have completed a CPA designation.

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