Cost Accountant

2 weeks ago


Brampton, Canada Robert Half Full time

We have an excellent contract opportunity for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our client’s team on-site in Brampton, Ontario. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing background and must have SAP or AS400 experience. In this role, you will be a vital contributor to financial analysis, cost management, and decision-making processes, ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the business.


Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyze financial data to provide accurate costing information
  • Compare estimated costs with actual expenses to identify variances
  • Monitor costs following significant changes in products or processes
  • Prepare detailed periodic and ad-hoc reports to inform management decisions
  • Assist in budgeting and monitoring of expenditures
  • Conduct audits on financial processes and transactions for accuracy and compliance
  • Evaluate changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
  • Estimate product costs for existing and new products to aid in pricing decisions
  • Forecast and analyze costs related to processes, labor, and inventory for optimal resource allocation
  • Recommend cost-saving or profitability-boosting solutions to improve operational efficiency
  • Conduct market research to support business planning and growth strategies

  • Minimum of 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have hands-on experience with SAP or AS400 systems for financial and cost accounting tasks.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Ability to collect and interpret data, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights.
  • High level of accuracy in financial reporting and auditing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities to support decision-making and reporting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting software.
  • Ability to suggest cost-reduction strategies and identify operational efficiencies.




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