Costing Analyst

Fed Finance - 59 Jobs

Montreal, QC

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Full-time

Entry Level

Founded in 2001, Fed Finance specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment for accounting and finance positions. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career.
Hello, I'm Bianka, Senior Team Leader at Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting, finance, and payroll. I handle both temporary and permanent recruitment in the Greater Montreal area.

Mission

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Cost Accounting - Approximately 80% of Your Time
• Monitor daily integrity control reports to ensure the accuracy of product costs.
• Process requests for cost additions or modifications and analyze requests for storage type changes.
• Review product Bills of Materials (BOMs), identify discrepancies, and perform required corrections or coordinate follow-up with the appropriate teams.
• Collaborate with various departments based on the nature of the corrections required.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and perform special projects related to cost accounting.
• At month-end, prepare reports and journal entries related to inventory, agency fees, freight expenses, work-in-progress (WIP), and cost variances.
General Accounting - Approximately 20% of Your Time
• During the monthly close process, record journal entries related to prepaid expenses.
• Perform bank reconciliations for both Canadian dollar and foreign currency accounts.
• Update various tracking and reporting schedules.
• Generate financial performance reports for various departments.
Annual Activities
• Actively participate in the annual review and update of standard costs from September through January.
• Actively participate in the preparation of the annual audit file in April.

Your profile

WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation (an asset).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and cost accounting.
• Experience with an ERP system (JDE is considered an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
AND IF YOU ARE
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written, as you will interact with various stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Organized, resourceful, and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of the Costing Analyst role?

Cost Accounting makes up about 80% of the role, including monitoring cost integrity, processing cost changes, reviewing BOMs, and preparing cost-related reports and journal entries at month-end.

What duties are included in the general accounting portion of the job?

General Accounting accounts for about 20% of the role, including recording prepaid expense journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, updating tracking schedules, and generating department financial reports.

What are the educational and experience requirements for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role and in a manufacturing environment; CPA designation is an asset.

Is experience with ERP systems important for this job?

Yes, experience with an ERP system is expected, with JDE considered an asset.

What languages are required for this role?

Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written, is required to interact with stakeholders across the organization.

Where is this job located and what company is posting it?

This full-time role is based in Montreal, QC, and is posted by Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting and finance.

What kind of additional activities might I expect beyond daily tasks?

You will participate in annual cost standard cost updates, annual audit file preparation, ad hoc cost analyses, and special projects related to cost accounting.