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
Solid 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.