Cost Accounting Technician

Job Title

Cost Accounting Technician

Location:

Calgary, AB

Department:

Accounting

Reports to:

Senior Plant Accountant/Controller

Key Relationships:

Finance, Operations, and Sales Team

Role Purpose/ Summary:

Decibel is looking for a Cost Accounting Technician working out of the manufacturing facility ("the Plant"). This critical Cost Accountant technician role will (work closely with the Plant Accountant to ensure maintaining adequate internal controls, while timely and properly costing and closing of work orders, accurately reporting on inventory, updating BoM's, and creating new products and investigating operational variances, when needed.

About us:

Decibel is uncompromising in the process and craftsmanship needed to deliver the highest quality cannabis products and retail experiences. Decibel has three production houses operating or under development along with its wholly owned retail business, Prairie Records. More information can be found at .

Our culture:

A collaborative work environment that is supportive and encouraging. We celebrate the collective and believe every role on the team is pivotal – regardless of years of experience.

Our current team is close knit. Anyone who joins the team will be a compliment to the positive, determined energy that flows through dB. You can expect to learn a lot quickly, from passionate and experienced individuals who are committed to supporting your growth.

We live by our "Actions to Live By". We Grind (persistence and resourcefulness), We Craft (taking care in every detail) and We Care (inclusive and passionate about our business).

Key responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities:

Vendor & Inventory Processing

• Process inventory-related vendor invoices daily, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely posting.
• Perform monthly vendor Statement of Account (SOA) reviews and aging analysis to validate outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly Inventory Accounts Payable close, including intercompany entries and reconciliation of related accounts.
• Monitoring of received not in inventory aging schedule monthly and preparation of necessary adjustments.
• Management of inventory suspense accounts monthly by investigating and resolving unmatched entries.

Cost Accounting & Work Order Management

• Perform daily costing and closing of work orders, ensuring proper capture of material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Complete monthly Work in Progress analysis and prepare supporting documentation.
• Conduct & presenting bi-weekly reviews of standard cost variances.
• Prepare monthly Standard Cost Variance summary reports for management review.

Inventory Reconciliation & Month-End Close

• Perform monthly inventory subledger review and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Support month-end costing close including accruals, costing adjustments, and reconciliation of in-transit inventory.

Compliance, Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and explaining relevant processes.
• Support monthly Excise Duty compliance reporting and annual cannabis revenue reporting.

Other Duties

• Maintenance and assessment of internal controls & process flows as required.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by your leader.

Key Competencies:

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAGE or equivalent), including inventory subledgers and AP modules.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis & data modeling).
• Strong analytical ability to identify, investigate, and explain cost variances.
• Solid knowledge of full cycle month-end close processes, reconciliations, and accruals.

Behavioral Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to investigate discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with operations, supply chain, vendors, and auditors.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multi-task efficiently and perform under tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or inventory accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress toward designation is an asset.
• Experience with financial reporting in accordance with IFRS framework is an asset.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cannabis industry regulatory reporting is an asset but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook).
• Sage X3 or similar ERP system knowledge.

What We Can Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career progression within an industry leader continue to redefine the market.
• A leadership team dedicated to every employee' s development and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Decibel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decibel does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications and business needs.

Closing Remarks:

We'll be evaluating the ideal candidate against these three things:

1) If they're a team player with higher values and strong character.

2) If they've demonstrated the desire/ability to grow and develop their skillset.

3) If they are inspired to innovate and continuously improve the way they do their work.

A lot of the above skills can be taught but the bottom line is we're most interested in those who have the right attitude & desire to be better.

Not sure if you're the right fit but still curious? Reach out, we'd love to chat

Equal opportunity employer:

Decibel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decibel does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and business need.