Only 24h Left) Cost Accountant

3 days ago

WhitchurchStouffville, Ontario, Canada Stella-Jones Full time
Stouffville, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant performs a variety of tasks to support the Controller in ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The position is primarily responsible for the cost accounting function and ensuring the accuracy of inventory records. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, month-end closing duties, posting journal entries, assisting with internal / external audits, supporting activities for periodic physical inventory counts, participating in the budget / forecast processes, maintenance of accounting records as assigned, ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Hybrid role - in the office 3 times a week.

Responsibilities

Cost Accounting

- Update and maintain standard costs and rate models.
- Regular analysis of production variances planned material prices, standard production activity rates, and overhead allocation rates. Prepare proposed updates with input from Operations and Procurement teams.
- Coordinate updates to planned material prices, production activity rates, and overhead allocation rates in SAP with the Accounting Manager and Master Data Team.
- Prepare, analyze, and post costing runs in SAP.
- Provide guidance to Master Data and Operations teams with Bill of Material and Routing setups.
- Participate in the budget / forecast processes by calculating planned costs, performing analysis as needed, and providing costing estimates to the Financial Analyst.

Inventory Control

- Regular review of inventory records to ensure accuracy, perform analysis to reconcile any discrepancies.
- Posting of complex / non-routine inventory transactions as needed.
- Participate in periodic physical inventory counts by assisting with coordination, providing administrative support, and performing variance analysis.

General Accounting & Other Activities

- Perform account reconciliation and analysis.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Participate in the month-end / quarter-end / year-end processes by performing tasks as assigned.
- Assist during internal / external audits by responding to queries from auditors and providing documentation as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Undergraduate Degree in Business or a related field.
- CPA Designation (or in progress).
- 5-10 years of experience in a progressively responsible Accounting role in an SAP environment.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
- Fluency in French an asset.
- Proficient with Accounting Systems as well as Microsoft Office.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong accounting knowledge.
- Attention to detail, monitor and check work or information.
- Respects and adheres to ethical principles regarding data protection and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Time and stress management.
- Team player.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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