The Plant Accountant is responsible for the organization’s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate records, timely month-end close, and strong financial controls. This hands-on role works under the direction of the Controller and works closely with management to provide budgets, cost analysis, and financial insights that support efficient manufacturing operations and informed strategic decision-making to meet financial objectives.

Job Duties

Responsible for accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable and Bank reconciliations and overseeing Accounts Payable and Payroll

Prepare and process monthly and year end journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy and complete reconciliations

Prepare monthly and annual financial statements

Maintain and reconcile the company’s fixed asset register, ensuring accurate tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of plant assets.

Support audits, providing required documentation as required

Monitor cash flow and working capital

Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements

Budgeting & Forecasting

Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projections

Analyze variances between the actual results and the budgets and forecasts

Provide financial insights to support operational decisions

Internal Controls & Compliance

Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards

Coordinate external preparations of year-end financial statements and corporate tax return





Ensure accurate HST and corporate filings

Manufacturing and Quoting Support

Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for customer quoting

Develop product cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs

Ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods

Provide financial support to manufacturing for inventory cycle counts, yearend physical inventory and reconciliations

Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for company KPIs and risk management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA preferred

3-5 years of experience with Cost and Finance

3-5 years of recent experience as a plant accountant

Prior electrical manufacturing experience is an asset.

Required proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency .

Must be able to obtain and maintain the Controlled Goods Clearance in accordance with DAVWIRE’s Security Plan.

Skills & Experience

Understands manufacturing processes and can integrate finance and operations.

Demonstrated ability to manage financial systems, ERP platforms, and related business applications including Microsoft Excel.Robust understanding of cost accounting

Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.

Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong leadership skills.

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📌 Plant Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 DAVWIRE
📍 Ontario