Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling production costs within our box manufacturing operation. This role supports management by preparing cost reports, analyzing variances, maintaining inventory controls, and ensuring accurate costing of raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses. The position plays a key role in improving profitability and operational efficiency.

 Key Responsibilities

Costing & Production Analysis

• Prepare and maintain standard costs for products and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production costs including paperboard, ink, glue, labor, utilities, and machine overheads.
• Monitor waste, spoilage, and production variances.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production cost reports.

Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material and work-in-progress.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and assist with stock counts.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with production supervisors and procurement teams.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and process improvements.
• Monitor machine utilization and efficiency data.
• Support implementation of internal controls within the factory environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.

 Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of inventory and production costing methods
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 Working Conditions

• Combination of office and factory-floor environment.
• May require occasional overtime during stock counts, audits, or month-end closing.
• Must follow workplace safety and manufacturing procedures.