Cost Accountant

SCOPE OF POSITION The Cost Accountant is responsible for calculating, monitoring and analyzing operating costs, including labour, raw materials, overhead, and inventory. This role evaluates the cost impact of changes in product design, materials, and manufacturing processes; analyzes factors affecting costs and productivity; prepares ad hoc summaries and variance reports; and supports the development and implementation of cost accounting policies, systems, and procedures. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES · Act as sole custodian of the standard costing system. · Analyze actual costs to standard costs and make the appropriate recommendations · Calculate machine hour, direct labor, burden, and overhead rates to be used in standard cost formulation. · Ensure integrity of costing data. · Manage the job close procedure within the required time frame to ensure accurate and timely information. · Formulate and apply transfer pricing policy as required. · Identify problems arising from product attributes and report findings along with recommendations to the Manufacturing and Marketing departments. · Monitor inventory accounts for irregularities and report low, excessive, or aged levels to the Plant Services Manager. · Ensure integrity of inventory accounts through reconciliation. · Review weekly financials to identify and resolve potential issues. · Assist in month/year end financial statement preparation. · Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting requirements · Assist in yearly budget preparation and data formulation. · Facilitate development of others within the department · Provide backup support for designated Controller functions as assigned. · Understand and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, Work Instructions, and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements. · Perform other duties as assigned from time to time. MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES · n/a KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS · Regular contact with team members in Engineering, Production, Marketing, Sales, Plant Controllers, and other accounting staff on matters relating to their responsibilities and duties. · Maintain contacts with professional societies and stay current on industry best practices. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS · Regular use of computers, telephones & misc. office equipment · Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. · Ability to work independently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Little physical effort required WORK ENVIRONMENT · Office QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Degree (4yr) in business or accounting and 1-3 yrs experience in a MRP environment; or 2-year Degree and 5-7 yrs experience in a MRP environment. · Professional accounting designation, or currently working toward obtaining one. QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS · Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel · Solid understanding of business fundamentals · Strong analytical skills · Detail oriented

The Cost Accountant is responsible for calculating and analyzing operating costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, while maintaining the standard costing system. The role involves monitoring inventory integrity, preparing variance reports, and supporting month-end financial statement preparation.

Candidates need a degree in business or accounting with 1-7 years of experience in an MRP environment depending on the degree level. A professional accounting designation or progress toward one is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Financial ReportingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Inventory ReconciliationPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Standard Costing
• Variance Analysis
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Preparation
• MRP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Analytical Skills
• Transfer Pricing

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available