Job Summary
The Cost Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Edmonton manufacturing site by providing accurate cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational insights. Reporting directly to the Site Controller, this position is accountable for manufacturing cost control, inventory integrity, and financial reporting.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Job Summary
The Cost Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Edmonton manufacturing site by providing accurate cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational insights. Reporting directly to the Site Controller, this position is accountable for manufacturing cost control, inventory integrity, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and report manufacturing costs, variances, and production efficiencies

Apply strong problem-solving skills to investigate cost variances, data inconsistencies, and system discrepancies to ensure accurate financial information

Validate production jobs, manufacturing entries, and system transactions for accuracy and completeness

Measure, analyze, and report production performance and KPIs to Finance and Operations, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

Review, maintain, and create Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate costing and system alignment

Verify supplier invoices for accuracy and compliance and support timely processing for payment

Plan, coordinate, and support annual and cyclical physical inventory counts to analyze obsolete and slow-moving inventory reserves

Track capital projects in progress, monitor spending,



and report variances versus approved budgets

Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes by identifying data gaps, root causes, and corrective actions

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Qualifications

Actively hold or pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA preferred)

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing accounting or comparable industry experience

Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing processes

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical capability

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally

Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial issues, resolve non-routine accounting matters, and provide sound recommendations

The above statements are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of this position. They are intended to describe the general nature of the role.





a Little More About Us
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Benefits In Joining Us
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

Employee Recognition Programs

LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive advantages, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)

Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.

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