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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Randstad Canada • Collingwood, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant with strong manufacturing experience and mandatory SAP expertise to one of our clients in Collingwood, ON. This role will support plant operations and finance leadership through cost analysis, inventory oversight, and standard costing activities.

Must-Have Requirements:

- Manufacturing cost accounting experience
- Hands-on SAP experience
- Strong Excel capability

Advantages
- Base salary: $95,000 – $110,000
- Competitive benefits package
- Pension plan with company contribution
- Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities

Responsibilities
- Maintain and administer cost accounting systems
- Prepare detailed cost analysis including:
- Product costing
- Production variances
- Labour and spending analysis
- Analyze manufacturing KPI variances versus standard
- Assist with development of annual budgets and forecasts (focus on standard costing)
- Support month-end close, including:
- Costing module activities in SAP
- Journal entries
- G/L reconciliations
- Perform inventory reporting and analysis (including slow-moving inventory review)-
- Provide financial support for cost reduction initiatives and system improvement projects
- Interact closely with plant personnel to understand product costs and operational drivers
- Serve as backup for other Canadian accounting staff
- Assist Controller in developing and monitoring internal control procedures (GAAP & SOX awareness)
- Provide administrative support as required
- Support both Collingwood and Whitby plant operations

Qualifications
University Degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting

5+ years of professional accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of:

- Cost absorption
- Standard costing
- Inventory accounting
- Mandatory SAP experience
- Experience with ERP / MRP systems
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data mining, analysis)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail



Summary
What We Are Not Looking For:

- Pure tax accounting background
- Entry-level cost accountants
- General accountants without manufacturing exposure

Please reach out to me at Sainath.maddi@randstad.ca to discuss more.

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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