Cost Accountant (Contract Role)

Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COST ACCOUNTANT

CONTRACT - 3 TO 6 MONTHS

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining inventory valuations and margin analysis on all Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited products. The position will extract data from SAP and prepare the required reports for analysis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Review & Prepare Margin Analysis Reports on all Products/Services

• Collect all data to determine business costs on products and services.
• Generate a detailed Margin Analysis on Aircraft Completions, MRO and Spares.
• Review the Gross Margins on all product lines and conduct an in-depth analysis on unusual transactions or significant variances.
• Ensure that the reported revenue and costs are in line with aircraft type, model or budget.

Review, investigate and reconcile Inventory (Stock & WIP)

• Assist in preparation for WIP and stock counts.
• Reconcile monthly the WIP and Inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts.

Month-end Journal entries and reporting related to sales and cost of sales

• Assist in month-end closing, preparing journal entries as necessary, analyse inventory evaluation and WIP provisions including inventory roll forward.
• Create journal entries and maintain a summary of cost accruals.
• Prepare and monitor account reconciliations for inventory and cost accrual accounts, ensuring timely resolution.

Support Other Departments

• Assist and direct Commercial Office/Planning/Procurement in completing unusual sales transactions.
• Work with Material Control Specialists, Repair & Overhaul Director, Programs Management and other departments on immediate report requirements and various projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• University Degree in Accounting or finance.
• CPA designation preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment preferred.
• Ability to assist and work with AI is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to multitask and be self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases.
• Strong Canadian GAAP knowledge and IFRS.

AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type

Fixed term

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Accounting <JF-FI-FA>

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