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Packaging & Containers, Manufacturing

Cost Accountant

East Angus Salaried, QCOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Cost Accountant
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Excel
  • bilingualism
  • French
  • English
  • analytical skills
  • prioritize tasks
  • meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • standard costs
  • variance analysis
  • labor
  • raw materials
  • overhead
  • product structures

Role summary

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for their East Angus plant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is strategic in analyzing production costs, managing the cost accounting system, and supporting administrative functions like payroll and accounts payable/receivable. Key responsibilities include maintaining standard costs, analyzing variances, identifying cost optimization opportunities, monitoring inventory, and collaborating with technical teams for process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management, 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and functional bilingualism in French and English.

HOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION

 

Hood Packaging Corporation offers an environment that encourages innovation and delivers creative solutions for our customers!

EXCELLENT BENEFIT OPTIONS

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarship Opportunity
  • Professional Development

POSITION

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for our East Angus plant.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a strategic role in analyzing production costs and managing the cost accounting system. The position will also provide key support to the administrative team, particularly in the areas of payroll and accounts payable and receivable.

Cost Analysis and Optimization:

  • Maintain and update standard costs;
  • Analyze variances between actual and standard costs, including labor, raw materials, and overhead;
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend practical, actionable solutions;
  • Ensure the accuracy and reliability of cost data and product structures.

Management and Collaboration:

  • Monitor inventory levels and identify any discrepancies, anomalies, or potential risks;
  • Collaborate with technical teams to improve and standardize products;
  • Provide support to administrative teams as required;
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Management;
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail;
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and other computer applications;
  • Functional bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written;
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

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