Cost Accountant

• Prepare detailed cost models to determine the feasibility and profitability of new projects and finished goods
• Analyze and interpret spending, usage, and absorption variances (labor/overhead) to identify the underlying drivers of production costs
• Build and maintain updated cost databases, manage cost information, and input all new finished goods into the production/costing systems
• Create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the business. Provide weekly, monthly, and yearly reports based on production metrics
• Manage physical inventory processes, including sorting, coding, batching, and entering inventory tickets and Work in Process (WIP) lot numbers
• Assist in preparing departmental budgets and maintain temporary files for the following fiscal year's new standards
• Investigate and resolve costing/production issues, work with programmers on new system queries, and provide Tariff Classification duty codes

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required, coupled with 2 years of general accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or a 2-year college diploma in Accounting or a similar field is preferred
• Experience with AS 400 and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel proficiency is key)

AS 400 experience is an asset

• Free on-site parking
• casual work environment
• competitive pay
• great team environment