Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, plays a critical role in monitoring inventory accuracy, cost integrity, and financial reporting.

The primary focus of this role is analyzing numbers, accounting for inventory, and ensuring the business maintains the right quantities at the right pricing — including validating cost per unit. This position works closely with Operations and the General Ledger Accountant to monitor standard costs, production variances, and inventory valuation.

The role operates in a deadline-driven setting, particularly during month-end close, and requires strong time management and prioritization skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Maintain and update standard costs and cost models.
• Analyze production variances, material pricing, overhead allocations, and activity rates.
• Monitor unit costing and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Execute costing runs within SAP.
• Partner with Operations and Procurement to validate costing inputs and assumptions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed cost analysis.

Inventory Management

• Perform regular inventory reconciliations and reviews.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Post complex or non-routine inventory transactions.
• Support and analyze physical inventory counts.

General Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors' degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a progressively responsible Cost Accounting role in an SAP environment, but strong accounting profiles will be considered.
• License/Certification: CPA Designation preferred (or in progress)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• SAP s4 Hana software experience
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Attention to detail, monitor and check work or information
• Respects and adheres to ethical principles regarding data protection and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Time and stress management
• Team player
• Proficient with Accounting Systems as well as Microsoft Office

Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled