Cost Accountant
- Concord, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and analyze cost accounting records, systems, and processes
- Prepare cost variance and trend analyses
- Analyze estimated costs within BOMs
- Reconcile perpetual inventory records with general ledger and physical counts
- Ensure accuracy of WIP, scrap, rework, and inventory adjustment transactions
- Identify slow-moving/obsolete items and recommend actions
- Monitor inventory valuation using the weighted average costing method
- Reconcile off-site inventory balances
- Review jobs for accuracy and completeness
- Calculate and regularly update applied DL and OH rates
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiencies
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA certification (preferred but not required)
- 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge cost accounting principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- Resolve issues with a win-win perspective
- Strong organizational and time management skills