Cost Accountant

• Prepares, reviews and analyzes daily, weekly and monthly production reports. This includes costing, inventory, yields, utility usage, labour reports in accordance with Plant Management, company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supports the plant management in the analysis of variances between actual costs occurring at the plant and standard costs, variances related to finished goods, products & raw material, and impact of variances (PPV) on the plant’s financial performance and ensures accuracy of inventory.
• Responsible to assist and support plant management on various departmental initiatives, AFEs, AP invoicing review, ensuring ongoing analysis, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Performs product audits, to ensure that product costs accurately reflect production processes.
• Ensures reporting of month end physical counts to ensure that the production inputs are received by the plant in time for production requirements. Reconciles finished goods inventory levels (analysis of inventory, production, and sales levels)
• Provides back up support and vacation relief to the finance team and works on adhoc projects as assigned.
• Complies with and maintains approved corporate standard internal reporting requirements in the plant to ensure accurate information/clarity of the plant’s performance. Acts as a primary contact for the plant’s financial reporting and communication.

• A diploma/degree in accounting or finance and related account reconciliation experience is required.
• 2+ years’ experience of cost accounting within an integrated manufacturing environment
• Pursuing a Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Advanced knowledge with excel (must be strong with Pivot Tables and file linking)

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail.
• Work under pressure.

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, and disability)
• Pension plan
• Incentive Plan
• Referral Bonus

Sofina Foods