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Cost Accountant

Mississauga, ON
Job ID 202159

Company Description

Our client is a dynamic and leading manufacturer of quality food products specializing in delivering innovative solutions for their customers upholding highest quality standards in the industry. They are Foodies first, take pride in manufacturing a large variety of the finest products such as sauces, marinades and condiments, and continue to innovate year after year ~ 200 unique customer formulations and counting. Having a broad and diverse resource base ensuring that all requirements are fulfilled, from manufacturing, to processing and delivery to the customers, they have strong clientele in both the global and Canadian market.

Compensation

Comprehensive and competitive compensation plan, commensurate with experience.

The Opportunity

This rewarding and rare opportunity presents a successful candidate to work with a dynamic, supportive team with coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards building a career with the leader in Food Industry.

Position Description

As a Cost Accountant, you will play a vital role in assisting senior management with making pricing and cost related decisions. You will also be involved in:

 

  • Application of Costing Model to new products proposed by Sales and R&D
  • Maintenance of Costing Model to ensure accuracy of costing to standards.
  • Monitoring cost variances
  • Analyzing pricing and margins of products and defining optimal price points
  • Maintenance of material master and bill of material in the ERP system and ensuring accuracy of the data
  • Calculating and implementing cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead
  • Preparing cost of goods sold and production reports
  • Analyzing various product and operational costs
  • Performing other month-end close activities
  • Performing annual standard cost updates as appropriate
  • Assisting in the budget process – cost of sales and other expense accounts as assigned
  • Completing the annual inventory standard re-cost
  • Other Accounting Duties as directed

Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have superior communication skills, including excellent written and verbal skills. You will also have:

  • Advanced computing skills, especially in performing data manipulations with Excel
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in similar field.
  • Must have or working towards CPA designation
  • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, strong analytical skills
  • Self-driven, team-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and accuracy.
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
  • Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
  • Attention to detail

Additional Information

Date Posted: December 21, 2021
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Food and Beverage
Job Categories: Finance/Accounting
Manages Others: No
Required Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: No
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Syeda Saher, SHRM-CP

Syeda brings a wealth of recruiting experience to the forefront, skillfully navigating the intricacies of talent acquisition across diverse industries and functions. Her unwavering commitment to excellence infuses a personal touch into every engagement, while identifying talent that not only fits the role but also seamlessly integrates into the cultural fabric, becoming an integral part of the organization’s success story.

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to:
ssaher@stoakley.com

About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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