We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing and import/export operation in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will work with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver accurate costing insight, strengthen inventory controls, and support informed business decisions. This position is suited to an accounting specialist who can analyze cost performance, maintain reliable financial records, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee standard costing, landed cost calculations, and inventory valuation for raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure financial records remain accurate.

• Review cost updates and product cost structures, confirming that roll-ups reflect current inputs and align with company accounting standards and policies.

• Prepare and assess variance reporting related to purchasing, production, freight, and inventory activity, then investigate discrepancies and help identify underlying issues.

• Contribute to gross margin reporting by examining results across products, customers, and categories and sharing insights with internal stakeholders.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close by completing inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules tied to cost of goods sold.

• Evaluate reserve requirements by supporting analysis of obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory and documenting financial impacts.

• Participate in physical inventory and cycle count activities, reconcile count differences, and report findings to support accurate stock records.

• Provide audit support by assembling inventory schedules, backup documentation, and clear explanations for internal and external review.

• Create and maintain costing and inventory reports for Finance and Operations while recommending practical improvements to reporting workflows and control processes.

• Support ongoing maintenance of inventory costing data and item master information to help preserve system accuracy.

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