We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in London, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will deliver meaningful cost insights that support operational performance, financial accuracy, and informed business decisions. The position works closely with production, finance, and planning teams to strengthen reporting, evaluate profitability, and improve cost controls across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze material, labour, and overhead spending to assess manufacturing performance and support margin improvement.
• Review Cost of Goods Sold results, investigate variances, resolve inconsistencies, and explain notable fluctuations to stakeholders.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new products and initiatives by examining cost structures and profitability drivers.
• Maintain and enhance costing methods and related processes to ensure reliable product costing and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with production and FP& A teams to identify efficiency opportunities and provide financial input for operational decisions.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing cost-related reports and validating accounting data.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by developing assumptions for fixed overhead, capital spending, and other plant-related costs.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses and reporting in collaboration with cross-functional teams, while identifying opportunities to improve cost management practices.
• Administer investment-related tracking and reporting, including internal orders, budget setup, settlements, depreciation, and return on investment calculations.
• Provide backup support for inventory control and production analysis functions while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts, including variance analysis, job costing, and Cost of Goods Sold reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Experience using SAP or comparable ERP systems, with strong technical proficiency in financial and operational reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for modelling, reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.
• Accounting designation in progress is considered an asset, along with knowledge of manufacturing processes and inventory management.

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