Chief Cost Accounting Specialist

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vaco Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Cost Accounting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in cost accounting with a manufacturing company.



About Vaco

Vaco is a leading provider of professional staffing and talent solutions. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates.



Salary Information:

The estimated annual salary for this role is between $100,000 and $140,000 based on location and experience.



Job Description

  • Participate in month-end close activities, create journal entries, prepare standard financial and operational reports, explain operational activities/related variances, report monthly plant performance, inventory reconciliations, and excess/obsolete inventory analysis.
  • Perform work order review/analysis, assessing accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare financial analysis to monitor spending in key areas (scrap, spending, inventory, etc.).
  • Maintain active participation in plant operations.
  • Reviews and reports on inventory transaction activities.
  • Calculates standard cost for new products and process improvement changes to products.
  • Assists in the development of annual plant budget and standard cost calculations.
  • Executes annual physical inventory activities and monthly cycle count analysis.
  • Monitors and reviews asset additions, transfers, and disposals, ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation.
  • Maintains and improves process documentation and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
  • Represents Accounting/Finance on teams designed to improve operations, reduce costs, etc.
  • Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.
  • Effectively communicate, collaborate, and research topics accordingly to help drive the business forward.


Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  • 4+ years of cost accounting experience with a manufacturing company.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Detail-orientated, organized, and deadline-driven with proven ability to multitask effectively while adapting to changing priorities.
  • Dervies energy from facing challenges and provide actionable solutions.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Requires a demonstrated ability to be objective and use good judgment.
  • Troubleshoot critical issues in a timely fashion.
  • Good social acumen.
  • Strong conceptual and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to analyze data and provide evidence-based recommendations.


About You

To succeed in this role, you should have strong technical skills in cost accounting, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.



Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law.



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