Sr. Cost Accountant

Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Cost Accountant

Location: Mississauga

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

Position function: Reporting to the Controller of Caldic North America, the individual will be part of the accounting team responsible for accounting functions with a focus on cost accounting for North America.

Scope: The Sr. Accountant is responsible to lead the cost accounting function. The individual is responsible for analyzing direct costs that impact material margin as well as providing analysis of over/under application. This position will lead the finance team on various projects and duties, reporting back to the Controller, CFO and involving Procurement, Sales and Operations teams as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual labour and overhead rate calculations
• Work on cost saving projects with operations and supply chain
• Work on activity based costing
• Analysis on contract margin and weighted average cost
• Clear accrued freight and purchases; requires investigation of any discrepancies
• Analyze and provide feedback on inbound transportation costs markups
• Analyze and provide feedback on outbound transportation costs markups
• Validate the labour IDs and ensure that the hrs allocation to production lines are accurate
• Own the MCPs (Matching Competitor Prices) rebate process which includes entering rebates, working with procurement to submit the rebates to the vendors and following up on the rebate outstanding to be received.
• Support finance team with analyzing the GL accounts
• Support for Controller and Finance staff when necessary
• Complete all other duties as assigned by Controller
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements

Skills

• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Exposure to food manufacturing and distribution an asset
• Strong communication skills
• Interacts professionally at all levels both internally and externally
• Ability to give strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Time management and adaptable to change is important
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel

Job Requirements

• College/University diploma/degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.