Staff Accountant

Superior Essex Inc.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support cost analysis, track production data, and manage accounts payable in a manufacturing setting. The role requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems to generate detailed cost reports and assist month-end close.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of cost accounting experience, with a focus on inventory, standard costing, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of cost accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with production reporting and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and monitors manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead.
• Prepares and reviews production reports and variances.
• Supports month-end close activities related to inventory.
• Reconciles and processes vendor invoices, credits, and payments promptly.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and conducts periodic physical counts.
• Develops and maintains standard costing systems.
• Generates detailed reports using Excel and ERP systems.
• Provides cost analysis support to operations and management.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

The Staff Accountant is a part of the finance team vital in ensuring accurate cost analysis, tracking of production data, and managing accounts payable processes. This role will have strong Excel skills and experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyzes and monitors manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead
• Prepares and reviews production reports and variances
• Supports month-end close activities related to inventory
• Reconciles and processes vendor invoices, credits, and payments in a timely manner
• Assists in maintaining accurate inventory records and performs periodic physical inventory counts
• Develops and maintains standard costing systems
• Generates detailed reports using Excel and ERP systems
• Provides cost analysis support to operations and management teams
• Ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum Experience Required

• Two (2) years of experience in cost accounting

License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required

• n/a

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
• Experience with Accounts Payable processes and general accounting
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production reporting tools or manufacturing software
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or standard costing methodologies
• Experience in a manufacturing or production setting

This is an active vacancy.

The salary range for this position is: $65K to $75K