Company Description Celtrade Canada Inc. is a leading manufacturer of private label, custom-developed sauces, marinades, condiments, and dressings for retailers and food service chains. Join our team as a Cost Accountant and make a direct impact on product profitability and business growth. In this highly visible role, you will partner with stakeholders across the organization to develop cost estimates for new products, support re-pricing initiatives resulting from formulation changes, and provide financial analysis that drives improved contribution margins. If you are passionate about financial modeling, cost analysis, and influencing strategic decisions, we'd love to hear from you.
Role Description The Cost Accountant is a full-time, hybrid role based in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing cost reports, and supporting pricing decisions for products and customer formulations.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Application of Costing Model to current products proposed by Sales and R&D;
Maintenance of Costing Model to ensure accuracy of costing to standards.
Analyzing pricing and margins of products and defining optimal price points
Maintenance of material master and bill of material in the ERP system (Deacom) and ensuring accuracy of the data
Calculating and implementing cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead




Preparing cost of goods sold and production reports
Analyzing various product and operational costs
Performing other month-end close activities
Performing annual standard cost updates as appropriate
Assisting in the budget process - cost of sales and other expense accounts as assigned
Completing the annual inventory standard re-cost
Other Accounting Duties as assigned by senior management
Qualifications Strong cost accounting skills, including product costing, variance analysis, and inventory costing.
Proficiency in journal entries (accounting) and general ledger maintenance.
Solid finance and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Professional designation (CPA or working toward CPA) is an asset.
Experience in food processing or batch processing manufacturing environments.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Benefits: Health. Dental, Vision Care, Paramedical Services, Life and Critical Illness Insurance, RRSP/DPSP matching program

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📌 Cost Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Celtrade Canada
📍 Ontario