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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY AS A COST ACCOUNTANT THAT WILL UTILIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE AND FOSTER CONTINUED LONG-TERM GROWTH? Our client is looking for a designated professional to join their organization for a 3 month contract with the potential for it to become permanent.
Cost Accountant - 3 Month Contract to Permanent
About the Opportunity
Relationship Management:
- Build strong relationship with plant personnel and operations to develop a strong understanding of business operations will assist in the monthly accounting activities and product costing
- Primary point of contact for plant and operations personnel on all inventory related accounting matters
- Work closely to provide financial support to other departments and other facilities
Internal controls:
- Develop and maintain all internal controls to comply with SOX and monitor and ensure adherence to all controls
- Assist in quarterly and annual external and internal financial and SOX audits
- Document policies and procedures, and cross-train other Finance/Accounting staff
- Ensure the input of financial data is accurate, correct and complete
Daily & Monthly activities:
- Assist in the upgrading of the existing ERP system
- Prepare and analyze the monthly Costing Model
- Ensure that all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Perform all aspects of cost accounting including the preparation, review and analysis of product inventory costing, standard costing, overhead allocation, variance analysis and related month-end processes.
- Monitor production cost variances and identifying root
- Perform technical accounting tasks including the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, periodic closing, monthly accruals and intercompany balance reconciliation
- Quarterly inventory reserve calculations
- Work with management to establish and maintain accurate reporting of product costs, margins and similar management reports to improve operations
- Ad-hoc projects
About You
- CPA designated or within 6 months of completion preferred
- 3+ years full cycle accounting experience is required
- Experience with manufacturing, pharmaceutical or GMP is asset
- Experience with sophisticated ERP systems is required
- Advanced competency in Microsoft suite, including effective working skills of MS Word, PowerPoint and e-mail and advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large volumes of data and identify the most critical points
- Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information within an organization; both to finance and to operations
- Self-motivated individual who will drive process improvements where needed
- Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills
- Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills to handle ambiguities and continuous improvement
- Able to work independently and as part of a team coupled with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with competing priorities
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
Pay Rate
$30/hour
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #24135.
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
About Lannick
Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its four divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing, Lannick Technology, and Lannick Project Recruitment. Lannick places more than 1,300 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more about Lannick, a Vaco company, at www.lannick.com.
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