We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Langley, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a vital part in analyzing and optimizing costs within a manufacturing environment while working closely with operational and accounting teams. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for extension based on future needs. Responsibilities: • Conduct detailed analysis of packaging costs and bill of materials across a diverse range of SKUs to determine accurate cost allocations.• Utilize various costing methods, including fully loaded costs, production waste, purchase costs, and overhead costs, to develop comprehensive costing models.• Prepare regular cost updates, including monthly and quarterly reports, to support financial planning and decision-making.• Collaborate with accounting and operational leaders to ensure accurate cost data and effective communication regarding financial metrics.• Leverage advanced Excel skills to manage and analyze large datasets, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.• Ensure compliance with manufacturing cost accounting standards and practices, delivering results within tight timelines.• Assess and refine cost models to identify opportunities for reducing operating expenses and improving cost efficiency.• Provide insights into cost variances and recommend strategies for improving profitability.• Support the implementation of accurate costing methods tailored to the unique needs of the manufacturing environment.

Requirements: • Extensive experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis and reporting.• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.• Ability to work on-site and meet demanding deadlines.• Proven ability to analyze and develop cost models for manufacturing processes.• Knowledge of standard costing methods and familiarity with software such as Sage X3.• Demonstrated expertise in variance analysis and cost reduction strategies.• Experience in managing cost-of-goods, product costing, and manufacturing costs.

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Langley, BC
onsite
Temporary
38.00 - 50.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Langley, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a vital part in analyzing and optimizing costs within a manufacturing environment while working closely with operational and accounting teams. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for extension based on future needs. Responsibilities: • Conduct detailed analysis of packaging costs and bill of materials across a diverse range of SKUs to determine accurate cost allocations.• Utilize various costing methods, including fully loaded costs, production waste, purchase costs, and overhead costs, to develop comprehensive costing models.• Prepare regular cost updates, including monthly and quarterly reports, to support financial planning and decision-making.• Collaborate with accounting and operational leaders to ensure accurate cost data and effective communication regarding financial metrics.• Leverage advanced Excel skills to manage and analyze large datasets, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.• Ensure compliance with manufacturing cost accounting standards and practices, delivering results within tight timelines.• Assess and refine cost models to identify opportunities for reducing operating expenses and improving cost efficiency.• Provide insights into cost variances and recommend strategies for improving profitability.• Support the implementation of accurate costing methods tailored to the unique needs of the manufacturing environment.
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