Junior Cost AccountantRobert Half • Strathroy, ON, CA

Junior Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Strathroy, ON, CA

4 days ago

Job type

Permanent

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Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Cost Accountant to join a growing finance team supporting North American operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to build hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory analysis, and financial reporting within a collaborative environment.

The Junior Cost Accountant will support the cost accounting function by maintaining accurate product cost data, assisting with inventory analysis, and contributing to month-end and reporting processes. This role works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure reliable cost information and identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting Support

Assist in maintaining and reviewing cost accounting records, including bills of materials (BOMs), work order variances, and purchase price variances (PPVs)
Support analysis of manufacturing costs, including direct labor, materials, and overhead, to help identify trends and discrepancies
Participate in regular inventory reconciliations and valuation analysis to ensure accurate inventory records and financial reporting
Help monitor and track cost variances and support investigations into root causes
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for management review
Contribute to month-end commentary on gross margin and production variances
Collaborate with FP& A and operations teams to provide data for budgeting and forecasting
Support compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies related to cost and inventory

General Accounting Support

Assist with monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

Support ERP system data integrity through ad-hoc reporting and analysis

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

1–3 years of accounting experience (manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting exposure is an asset)

Foundational understanding of cost accounting and inventory principles

Comfortable working with data in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)

Experience with an ERP system is an asset (JDE experience is a plus)

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Great Fit for Someone Who…

Is early in their accounting career and eager to specialize in cost / manufacturing accounting

Enjoys working with numbers and understanding how operational activities impact financial results

Is organized, curious, and motivated to grow within a finance team

Wants exposure to both accounting and operational stakeholders

A minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting or a related field.

Proficiency in accounting software systems and tools, such as ADP and Concur.

Strong skills in account coding and data processing.

Experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice and vendor management.

Knowledge of payment and check processing procedures.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to communicate insights and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.

Familiarity with inventory management practices and financial regulations.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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