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Robert Half

Cost Accountant

Toronto, ON, Canada
North York, ON, Canada

Pay: $75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 22, 2026
Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Original job description

Our client is a rapidly growing and well-established food manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products through innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, inventory accuracy, costing analysis, and operational decision-making. This position offers significant exposure to manufacturing operations and provides an opportunity to influence profitability through effective cost management and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Costing & Analysis

Maintain and update standard costing models, product costing, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Analyze and report on manufacturing variances, including material, labor, overhead, yield, and production efficiency variances.
Perform margin, profitability, and cost trend analyses to support strategic business decisions.
Review and validate production data to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accurate recording of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory.
Participate in cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts, including reconciliation and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
Reconcile inventory and manufacturing-related general ledger accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner.
Ensure costing methodologies and inventory records remain accurate and aligned with accounting policies.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to inventory and manufacturing operations.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Generate and analyze management reports related to production costs, inventory levels, and product profitability.
Assist with financial reporting requirements and audit support documentation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Support

Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and cost-saving initiatives.
Support the preparation of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts.
Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, inventory controls, and manufacturing processes.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Systems & Process Improvement

Assist with ERP system enhancements, costing module maintenance, and process optimization projects.
Strengthen and maintain internal controls related to inventory management and manufacturing accounting.
Support automation and reporting improvements to increase efficiency and data accuracy.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, food industry regulations, GMP requirements, and health and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
CPA designation or progress toward completion is considered an asset.

Experience

3+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or process manufacturing is preferred.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, standard costing, and variance analysis.
Experience supporting month-end close and manufacturing financial reporting.
Exposure to ERP systems and manufacturing systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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Responsibilities

The Cost Accountant will manage standard costing models, analyze manufacturing variances, and oversee inventory valuation. They will also partner with operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems are required, with a CPA designation considered an asset.

Skills

Cost Accounting
Inventory Management
Standard Costing
Variance Analysis
Financial Reporting
Manufacturing Accounting
General Ledger Reconciliation
Budgeting
Forecasting
ERP Systems
Microsoft Excel
Process Improvement
Data Analysis
Internal Controls
Product Costing
Margin Analysis

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Keywords

Cost Accountant
Manufacturing
Food Manufacturing
Standard Costing
Bills Of Material
Variance Analysis
Inventory Valuation
General Ledger
Month-End Close
Budgeting
Forecasting
ERP
Microsoft Excel
Process Optimization
Internal Controls
CPA
Financial Reporting
Profitability Analysis
Supply Chain
GMP

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