Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant in Ontario to support cost analysis, production data tracking, and accounts payable. Strong Excel skills and experience in a manufacturing environment are essential.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least two years of cost accounting experience. You will analyze costs, prepare production reports, and help with month-end close and standard costing.

Qualifications

• Two years of cost accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with Accounts Payable processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead.
• Prepare and review production reports and variances.
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory.
• Reconcile and process vendor invoices, credits, and payments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform periodic physical counts.
• Develop and maintain standard costing systems.
• Generate detailed reports using Excel and ERP systems.
• Provide cost analysis support to operations and management.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounts Payable

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite/Oracle)

Job description

Position Overview

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