Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req)
Location: Mississauga, ON
Salary: $60,000 CAD per year + Bonus Opportunity + Benefits
Benefits: Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, PTO, Health Care Spending Account, RRSP & DPSP contribution
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible start/end time)
Sponsorship not available

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req) Description

Our client in the commercial and institutional HVAC industry is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Accountant to join their team in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role plays a key part in supporting the company’s financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, financial reporting, inventory management, and job costing. You’ll work with a small, collaborative finance team and use the Visual Manufacturing ERP system to maintain accurate financial data and reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong full-cycle accounting experience—ideally in a manufacturing or inventory-based environment—who enjoys digging into the numbers and understanding the story behind them. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong Excel skills and a desire to learn and grow. The company offers a supportive, family-oriented culture with long-tenured employees and a clear path for career advancement into a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager role.  If you’re looking for a stable, growth-oriented opportunity where your contributions truly matter, this could be the perfect next step in your accounting career.

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req) Responsibilities

•    Perform full-cycle accounting and lead month-end close, including reconciliations and financial reports
•    Prepare financial reports for management review 
•    Support year-end audit activities
•    Maintain and improve data integrity within the ERP system
•    Assist with annual budgeting and track performance against budget
•    Update weekly cash flow and monthly sales forecast reports
•    Ensure inventory is accurately reported and aligned with accounting standards
•    Lead the annual physical inventory count process, including planning and reconciliation
•    Monitor and support the return (RMA) process to ensure compliance
•    Support job profitability and ROI analysis in collaboration with the Director of Finance
•    Prepare and file HST returns and assist with government survey reporting
•    Ensure financial data security and compliance with privacy regulations

Manufacturing Accountant (Cost Accounting exp req) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required 
•    3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in manufacturing environment required 
•    Cost accounting experience required
•    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.) required 
•    Hands-on experience with ERP software (e.g., Visual ERP or similar) required