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Cost Accountant
Robert Half Waterloo, Ontario
Description du poste
Responsibilities:
• Maintain standard cost information by reviewing historical data, validating assumptions, and updating costing records to reflect current operating conditions.
• Refresh raw material cost standards on a regular monthly cycle using forecast information supplied by the purchasing team.
• Verify that production recipes and process specifications reflect accurate run rates and labour assumptions for costing purposes.
• Investigate purchasing and material usage variances to identify discrepancies and keep bills of material and standard costs aligned with actual operations.
• Prepare cost models for new items, product changes, and initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing spend.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Research and Development, and Manufacturing to support cost approvals, track labour-related variances, and assess financial results after product launches.
• Produce recurring operational finance reports covering areas such as purchase price variance, labour performance, yield, inventory movements, production volumes, and overhead spending.
• Reconcile income statement activity by reviewing variance-related transactions and correcting inconsistencies where required.
• Analyze plant expenses and prepare journal entries related to labour, utilities, and inventory account reconciliations.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and support cost-reduction efforts in partnership with operational finance leadership.
• At least 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous exposure to food manufacturing considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and cost accounting systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during month-end close periods when needed.
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