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Sr. Cost Accountant

Manpower
Full Timesenior
CAPosted April 12, 2026

Job Description

Our manufacturing client in Collingwood, ON is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant to the team.

The Perks:

  • $80-95K
  • benefits
  • pension
  • vacation
  • growth potential

The Role:

  • Maintain and administer cost accounting systems
  • Prepare various cost analysis for product cost, production variances, spending and labour tracking.
  • Work on projects as assigned by Controller
  • Assist with development of annual budget & forecasts with an emphasis on annual standard costs.
  • Assist with month end-end closing including analysis and journal entry preparation.
  • Completion of G/L account reconciliations and other basic accounting functions.
  • Interact with plant personnel to achieve greater understanding of product costs and operations.
  • Backup for other Canadian accounting staff.
  • Assists Controller in developing and monitoring internal control procedures for the safeguarding of company assets.
  • Conduct all business affairs and relationships in adherence to the company Standards of Business conduct.
  • Provides financial support for cost reduction and system projects.

You Bring:

  • Related University degree or College Diploma in Finance or Accounting
  • 5 + years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of inventory and accounting systems, understanding of cost absorption, standard costing, GAAP, and SOX.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and SAP
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel & PC skills (MS PowerPoint & MS Word).
  • Working towards or have completed a CPA designation.

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