Cost Accountant – Flakeboard Arauco – St. Stephen, New Brunswick

Job # CB-04022015

Flakeboard – owned by Arauco – is a world leader in the manufacture of wood composite panels. The company is currently seeking an Cost Accountant based out of St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

Position: Cost Accountant
Close Date:  07/27/15
Location: St. Stephen, NB
Job #: CB-04022015

Position Summary:
Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct analyses which provide detailed cost information.  The cost accountant is responsible for the creation of various reports and analysis from a profitability perspective, of production costs and sales data for the facility, as well as for making recommendations that will allow profit margins to be optimized.  Assists in the development and maintenance of financial controls and control documentation to support accuracy and integrity of financial information in accordance with Company standards.

Responsibilities:

Collects and analyzes data and to determine cost of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory and production processes.
Maintains master data and bills of materials as required.
Provides variance analysis and root cause investigation for volume/price/usage/other variances.
Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided in order to determine effects on costs and profitability. Works closely with Operations and Sales.
Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Provide analysis for impact of changes to standard costs prior to actual changes.
Records and reports cost information for use in controlling expenditures to the Operations team.
Compiles cost information to be used in operating budget preparation.
Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products and services.
Develops, installs and maintains cost accounting ERP system.
Executes costing processes following the monthly closing calendar, and performs monthly review, analysis and reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts and preparation of associated working papers/electronic files.
Collaborates with Sales and Operations teams to achieve process improvements influencing data accuracy, integrity and timeliness and reduction of variances. Continually looks for ways to improve the efficiency of and automate reporting.
Participates in the external and internal audit requirements of the site.
Assists Financial Manager in ensuring that necessary internal controls, business systems/practices and procedures are in place to maintain the integrity, reliability and accuracy of financial information, data and documents necessary for business operations.

Desired Skills:

Must have a 4-year Accounting degree or equivalent experience;
CPA, CMA or MBA is a plus.
5+ years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent ERP system skills required; SAP experience is strongly preferred
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks such as analysis of variances and frequency distribution.
Self-directed and motivated.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.
Ability to work with other people and motivate them within a team environment.

Please include Job Posting #CB-04022015 on your resume to be submitted by July 27, 2015.
Flakeboard Arauco
151 Church St.
P.O. Box 490
St. Stephen, NB E3L 3A6

Apply to:
Email: Kelly.lord@arauco-na.com

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