Cost Accountant

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ). 

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

The Cost Accountant at Stella-Jones performs a variety of tasks to support the Controller in ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This position is primarily responsible for the cost accounting function and ensuring the accuracy of inventory records. Other key responsibilities include month-end closing duties, posting journal entries, assisting with internal / external audits, supporting activities for periodic physical inventory counts, participating in the budget / forecast processes, maintenance of accounting records as assigned, ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

This position is newly added due to company growth as well as our ongoing roll-out of SAP. The role will be based at our regional office in Salmon Arm BC with an optional hybrid 3/2 in-office/remote schedule.

Principal Responsibilities: 

Cost Accounting

• Review and maintain standard costs and rate models.
• Regular analysis of production variances, planned material prices, standard production activity rates, and overhead allocation rates. Prepare proposed updates with input from Operations and Procurement teams.
• Coordinate updates to planned material prices, production activity rates, and overhead allocation rates in SAP with the Controller and Master Data Team.
• Review and analyze and post costing runs in SAP.
• Provide guidance to Master Data and Operations teams with Bill of Material and Routing setups.
• Participate in the budget/forecast processes by calculating planned costs, performing analysis as needed, and providing costing estimates.

Inventory Control

• Regular review of inventory records to ensure accuracy, perform analysis to reconcile any discrepancies.
• Posting of complex/non-routine inventory transactions as needed.
• Participate in periodic physical inventory counts by assisting with coordination, providing administrative support, and performing variance analysis.

General Accounting & Other Activities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Participate in the month-end / quarter-end / year-end processes by performing tasks as assigned.
• Assist during internal/external audits by responding to queries from auditors and providing documentation as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Three (3) or more years of accounting work experience required
• Accounting experience in a Manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Cost Accounting experience highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• ERP Systems experience (SAP experience a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in cost analysis, financial reporting, and spreadsheets
• Problem solving