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Cost Accountant 0-3 years’ experience in Halifax, NS

Cost Accountant 0-3 years’ experience Job Description

Cost accountants with 0-3 years’ experience in Canada support financial decision-making within an organization by providing insightful analysis and reporting on production costs. This role is responsible for various tasks related to cost accounting systems, variance analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.

Typical cost accountant 0-3 years’ experience  duties:

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's cost accounting system, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry best practices. Maintain accurate records of cost data for materials, labor, and overhead expenses. Analyze variances between standard costs and actual costs to understand cost overruns or underruns. Assist in developing and implementing standard costing models to establish benchmarks for cost control.

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Salary for Cost Accountant 0-3 years’ experience in Halifax, NS
58438 - 82981
25th percentile
58438
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
71060
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
82981
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Manager of Cost Accounting 91396 108928 121550 Senior Cost Accountant 79475 87423 97941

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