Cost Accountant

Our client is a leading food company committed to providing high quality products and services and they are looking to bring on board a Cost Accountant in Waterloo, ON. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding organizational and analytical abilities, coupled with a proven track record in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting. Adept at problem-solving and collaboration across various departments, the successful candidate will embody confidence and professionalism. This is an onsite role Monday to Friday, day shift.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Work with Product Development and Operations to develop cost estimates and BOM’s for new products and modifications to existing products
• Set up new items and BOMs in Laguna and review and modify existing BOM’s as necessary.
• Compare actual costs to standards and estimates and analyze variances
• Development, maintenance, and gate keeper of production standards
• Ongoing review and maintenance of overhead and labour application rates
• Assist in month/year end close as needed
• Analysis of inventory and product costing
• Assist Operations in development and measurement of cost-saving initiatives.
• Weekly, monthly, Ad Hoc reporting of key operational numbers vs targets and prior years
• Assist IT Manager with deployment of IT Assets and minor break-fix support in the Waterloo location.
• Update and maintain Operation and Logistics files.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum 2+ years of financial analyst experience in manufacturing
• CPA Designation is an asset
• Food Manufacturing experience considered an asset

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, and healthcare package
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a high potential food company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume! We look forward to hearing from you.