Cost Accountant

About Our Client:

This manufacturing company located in Vaughan, Ontario is looking for a full time permanent Cost Accountant who will be responsible for analyzing cost data, improving financial performance, and ensuring accurate cost reporting to support business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
  
  

  AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

  The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.