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Cost Accountant - 12 Week Contract
Cost Accountant - 12 Week ContractRandstad Canada • Cornwall, Ontario, CA
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Cost Accountant - 12 Week Contract

Cost Accountant - 12 Week Contract

Randstad Canada • Cornwall, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description

We are partnering with a thriving manufacturing client to find a sharp, results-driven Cost Accountant for a 12-week contract. This is a high-impact opportunity perfect for a professional who excels at turning complex data into actionable cost-saving strategies.

You will play a vital role in maximizing profitability by optimizing cost structures and providing clear, detailed financial analysis directly tied to production and operational efficiency.

Advantages

  • Free on-site parking
  • casual work environment
  • comptetive pay
  • great team environment

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with manufacturing experience to drive financial results.

  • Prepare detailed cost models to determine the feasibility and profitability of new projects and finished goods.
  • Analyze and interpret spending, usage, and absorption variances (labor / overhead) to identify the underlying drivers of production costs.
  • Build and maintain updated cost databases, manage cost information, and input all new finished goods into the production / costing systems (AS 400 experience is an asset).
  • Create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the business. Provide weekly, monthly, and yearly reports based on production metrics.
  • Manage physical inventory processes, including sorting, coding, batching, and entering inventory tickets and Work in Process (WIP) lot numbers.
  • Assist in preparing departmental budgets and maintain temporary files for the following fiscal year's new standards.
  • Investigate and resolve costing / production issues, work with programmers on new system queries, and provide Tariff Classification duty codes.
  • Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required, coupled with 2 years of general accounting experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or a 2-year college diploma in Accounting or a similar field is preferred.
  • Experience with AS 400 and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel proficiency is key).
  • 12-week contract (37.5 hours per week).
  • Work Location : This is an on-site position.
  • Summary

    If you are up for the challenge, we want to hear from you! Please click "apply" or email your resume to andrea.hill@randsta.d.ca

    Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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