Cost Accountant/Analyst

Job title:

Cost Accountant/Analyst

Company

Robert Half

Job description

Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a Cost Accountant. This critical Cost Accountant role is responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost and margin analysis. This role will also work closely with the sales teams and senior financial management team to establish customer pricing. Are you a talented Cost Accountant looking for a position with a company experiencing substantial growth? Then this may be the role for you.How you will make an impact

• Updating and controlling cost standards, rates, units of measure, reconciliations, and inventory valuation.
• Reviewing job costs, comparing actuals vs. standards, and accounting for unusual transactions.
• Completing project cost and margin variance analysis.
• Preparing internal and external financial costing statements and reports.
• Monthly inventory and COGS valuation in financial statements.
• Monthly cost analysis and delivering reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting divisional margin, project/customer profitability, and estimated vs. actual cost analysis.
• Comparing factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Lead and develop the physical inventory process and monitor the cycle count program.
• Stay updated on cost accounting procedures and their impact on financial statements.
• Generating ad hoc reports as needed.

• 5-10+ years of accounting experience.
• University Degree or College Diploma required.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA – CA) considered an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a solid cost systems background required
• Experience with integrated accounting software and ERP systems.
• Direct exposure to inventory measurement, reporting, and processes.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2024 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la première et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spécialisées au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d’emploi hautement qualifiés avec des opportunités au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons…

Expected salary

Location

North York, ON

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:36:59 GMT

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