Senior Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting
This Senior Cost Accountant Position Features:
• Steady Days
• No Weekends
• Benefits
• Great Pay from $80K to $85K
This position will support both the Collingwood and Whitby Canadian operations from Collingwood
Primary Duties:
• 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.
• Provides financial support for cost reduction and system projects.
• Administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
• 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, SAP experience would be an asset.
• Advanced Excel & PC skills (MS PowerPoint & MS Word).
• Working towards or have completed a CPA designation.
• Well developed interpersonal, verbal and writing skills along with a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be able to travel to the U.S. on occasion
Clear criminal record required
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