Cost Accountant

4 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Huntsman Corporation Full time

Huntsman is seeking a
Cost Accountant
supporting the
Building Solutions Division
located in
Mississauga, Ontario
. This position will report to the
Finance Manager
.

Job Scope
The Cost Accountant will play a key role in establishing and maintaining standard product costs, monitoring inventory, performing detailed cost and pricing analyses, and supporting core accounting functions. This role requires close collaboration with multiple departments and contributes directly to financial accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.

In Summary, As The Cost Accountant, You Will

  • Establish and maintain standard product costs within the ERP system.
  • Calculate monthly sales prices and compare them with client pricing.
  • Track actual product costs vs. standard costs and analyze variances.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, including sales and cost of goods sold.
  • Monitor inventory activity, reconcile sub-ledger vs. general ledger, and analyze discrepancies.
  • Conduct monthly analysis of inventory turnover, obsolete items, and key metrics.
  • Participate in cost evaluations for new product proposals.
  • Manage monthly bank reconciliations and cash-flow reporting.
  • Prepare monthly sales tax remittances.
  • Support additional tasks within the finance department as needed.

Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Canada
.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (B.A.A. or equivalent).
  • 2+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working with ERP systems.
  • Bilingual: French and English (spoken and written).
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong working knowledge of IT systems.

Skills And Knowledge

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cost evaluation for new product development.
  • Knowledge of inventory optimization or cost-control methodologies.
  • Prior experience within the polyurethane or chemical manufacturing industry.

Working Environment

  • Office-based role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Requires regular computer use and interaction with cross-functional teams.
  • Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required during reporting periods.

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