Cost Accountant - Custom Trailer… at Titan Trailers · Tillsonbu…

This is an excellent opportunity to join the finance team and demonstrate your strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance / Controller, you will be responsible for a variety of Accounting related functions including; ensuring a high degree of accuracy in manufacturing cost and inventory values, preparing accounting or costing reports, processing cost roll-up functions, and actively participating in year end inventory counts

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of fully integrated ERP software systems, cost accounting standards, experience applying accounting principles, theories, and concepts to financial transactions in a fast-pace environment. This individual must have a strong knowledge of Bill of Material (BOM’s), Routings, Work Centers, and their relevancies to product costing. The individual must also have a clear understanding of cost accounting / manufacturing drivers and the ability to translate and interpret these within financial results to tell a story.

This position will work closely with the Director of Finance, Plant/Production Managers, Warehouse Managers and Supply Chain.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Apply fundamental accounting theories and concepts to support the cost accounting function
• Apply cost accounting strategies and workflows to meet monthly inventory and gross margin goals
• Regularly review costs and update where required to ensure accuracy in cost and inventory valuation
• Perform margin analysis by customer/part/job including analysis and information on cost variances
• Monitor jobs for potential gross profit variances during fabrication
• Perform monthly analysis of inventory related general ledger account variances and reconcile changes
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trial balance for the inventory accounts
• Review, summarize, and report recommendations on inventory, E&O reserve, and gross margin
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including accuracy of manufacturing overhead expenses, overhead allocations, inventory, and cost-of-goods-sold.
• Actively participate in year end inventory counts for all sites
• Contribute to timely completion of the annual audit
• Distribution of monthly management reports
• Support other departments with understanding their results
• Support the budgeting process
• Miscellaneous analysis, report writing and management reporting
• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, to determine effects on cost
• Assist in the ongoing development, data accumulation and developing KPIs and reporting on KPIs to better track the performance of the plant
• Act as the subject matter expert for reporting in Global Shop and BI from a costing and manufacturing perspective
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, with a mind-set towards driving AOP targets, cost savings and improved efficiencies.
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times

Qualifications:

• Accounting Designation (CPA) or equivalent
• Experience/exposure in continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or project management
• Minimum five (5) years relevant costing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to anticipate problems along with excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficient Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite) – Advance Excel
• Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills
• Exceptional written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills

What We Can Offer You

• Progressive health and safety program
• Interesting and challenging work
• Opportunity to support the folks building the best trailers in the business
• Competitive Wages and RRSP Matching Program
• Skills development and training
• Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Safety Boot allowance

Regular hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday.

The starting wage for this position is dependent on experience and training. Upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period the candidate will be eligible to take part in our benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, Group RRSP and safety boot allowance.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Titan Trailers Inc.

Titan Trailers Inc. strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.