Cost Accountant

Job Description:

Cost Accountant
Trout River Industries
32 Trout River Rd.
Coleman, PE C0B 1H0

Summary:

The Cost Accountant reports directly to the Financial Controller. Trout River requires a positive, co-operative and motivated individual to be part of our day-to-day operations. This position is for a skilled, hands-on, detail-orientated individual who provides critical support for all functions within the accounting department, with the primary focus being the costing of products and services.

Responsibilities:

• Work with various departments to collect cost information in order to prepare timely and accurate job costing
• Ensure bills of materials are complete, accurate and up to date
• Develop and maintain data collection and validation procedures
• Maintain standard product cost to ensure appropriate allocation of material, labour and overhead
• Review and report on standard versus actual costs deviations
• Establish timely pricing recommendations based on expected job costs
• Perform financial analysis to identify areas of improvement and cost saving opportunities
• Assist with inventory management and reporting
• Assist with month end and year-end financial accounting and reporting
• Support accounting operations including cross-training in other department roles to provide guidance and oversight
• Source government funding including writing proposals and the administration of such projects
• Provide a key role in the ERP implementation including ongoing support
• Participate in various committees including inventory, capital assets, SRED, donation, etc.
• Monitor company policies and procedures and assist with process improvements
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting
• Oversee and analyze cost expenditures
• Provide administrative support to management and other staff as needed
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Post secondary in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills
• Strong attention to detail, well-organized, sound judgement
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient with computers with advanced Microsoft Excel abilities
• Strong time management skills
• Aptitude for change and continuous improvements
• High level of integrity and dependability

Wage Range:

$55,000 – $75,000 per year, depending on experience

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm (42.50 hours per week)

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