Cost Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Prepare inventory journal entries by utilizing monthly inventory data extracts and reconcile inventory with the balance sheet.

• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering and Finance on month-end accrual and transfer journal entries.

• Conduct monthly forecasting reporting and analysis to deliver cost information to the business.

• Support gross margin analysis efforts.

• Prepare and analyze annual manufacturing overhead rates.

• Review actual expenses against budgeted amounts, complete reconciliations, and explain any variances.

• Analyze and generate periodic reports comparing actual production costs to standard costs.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and the calculation of product standard costs.

• Aid in internal and external audits.

• Analyze and update inventory standard costs in collaboration with inventory and material planning managers.

• Maintain monthly product cost reports by finished goods item number, comparing actual to standard costs.

• Complete ad-hoc reporting and projects and assist with various other duties as required.

• Ensure accurate job aids and work instructions are maintained.

• Maintain the landed standard cost in SFDC.

• Interface with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Research and Development, Finance, and Production.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting.

• Experience and comprehension of standard costing within a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or an equivalent field.

• CPA designation is considered an asset.

• Highly proficient in Oracle ERP, with an understanding of information flow and data mining.

• Highly skilled in Excel, including the use of formulas and functions for complex data analysis.

• Exposure to Oracle ERP and/or experience in implementing an ERP system is advantageous.

• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and the ability to analyze transactions and their business impact.

• Advanced knowledge of allowances.

• In-depth understanding of the budgeting process and the ability to interpret financial results.

• Proficient in financial monitoring, analysis, and decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• A challenging work environment that promotes skill development and personal career advancement.

• An open, caring, and innovative workplace culture.

• Recognition of achievements and successes that support both individual and company growth.