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Senior Cost Accountant (Plant Accountant) (Closed)

About the Company
Our client is sourcing for a Senior Cost Accountant (Plant Accountant) for a permanent contract.

About the Opportunity

• Participates in month-end close activities creates journal entries, prepares standard financial and operational reports, explains operational activities/related variances, reports monthly plant performance, inventory reconciliations, and excess/obsolete inventory analysis
• Performs work order review/analysis, assessing accuracy and completeness
• Prepares financial analysis to monitor spending in key areas (scrap, spending, inventory, etc.)
• Maintains active participation in plant operations
• Reviews and reports on inventory transaction activities
• Calculates standard cost for new products and process improvement changes to products
• Assists in the development of annual plant budget and standard cost calculations
• Executes annual physical inventory activities and monthly cycle count analysis
• Monitors and reviews asset additions, transfers, and disposals, ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation
• Maintains and improves process documentation and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation
• Represents Accounting/Finance on teams designed to improve operations, reduce costs, etc.
• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
• Effectively communicate, collaborate, and research topics accordingly to help drive the business forward

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 4+ years of Cost Accounting experience with a manufacturing company
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Detail-orientated, organized and deadline driven with proven ability to multitask effectively while adapting to changing priorities
• Derive energy from facing challenges and provide actionable solutions
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Requires a demonstrated ability to be objective and use good judgment
• Troubleshoot critical issues in a timely fashion
• Good social acumen
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking
• Ability to analyze data and provide evidence-based recommendations

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 402742.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.