Junior Cost Analyst

Garland Commercial Ranges Ltd•Concord, ON

4d•CA$65,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Jr. Cost Analyst supports the Finance and Accounting team by analyzing actual costs against standard costs, identifying variances, and preparing timely cost and inventory-related reporting. The role assists with cost audits, cost data validation, month-end accounting entries, and routine financial reporting that supports business decision-making. This position is well suited for an early-career accounting professional who is highly accurate, comfortable working with data, and interested in building cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Plant Controller and is based in Concord, Vaughan. It is 100% based in office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent related experience.
0–2 years of accounting, finance, costing experience is preferred; entry-level candidates with strong Excel and accounting fundamentals will be considered.
Intermediate MS Excel skill is mandatory, including the ability to work with formulas, lookups, pivot tables, filtering/sorting, and large data sets.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when compiling, validating, and reporting financial information.
Ability to organize work, meet recurring reporting deadlines, and follow defined procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of management and staff.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is a plus.
CPA in progress.
QAD ERP exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze standard costs versus actual costs to identify variances and support corrective action where required.
Prepare, review, and analyze cost reports, costing audits, and profitability-related data by product and/or customer.
Compile data and prepare statistical, financial, inventory, and ad-hoc reports for management review.
Support month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of assigned month-end entries.
Prepare ad-hoc reporting such as weekly inventory reports and other operational finance reports as required.
Assist with year-end tasks, including intercompany reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Participate in annual physical inventory counts and support inventory reconciliation activities.
Review unusual cost records and verify that cost data is allocated accurately and consistently.
Follow established processes, procedures, and workflows in alignment with corporate guidelines and internal/external requirements.
Work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Business Line managers to obtain, validate, and explain cost-related information.