Join Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd as a Cost Accountant in Fort Erie, Ontario. This is a 3 to 6-month fixed-term contract reporting to the Head of Controlling, focusing on maintaining inventory valuations, margin analysis, month-end closing, and cross-departmental financial support.
Requirements
University Degree in Accounting or finance required.
CPA designation preferred.
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases, plus strong Canadian GAAP and IFRS knowledge required.
Skills & Responsibilities
SAP and Databases: Extract data and generate detailed margin analysis reports on aircraft completions, MRO, and spares, and conduct in-depth analysis on unusual transactions.
Excel and Accounting Knowledge: Reconcile monthly WIP and inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts, assist in month-end closing, and prepare journal entries.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Work closely with Commercial Office, Planning, Procurement, and Material Control Specialists to support immediate reporting requirements.
Project Management: Monitor account reconciliations for inventory and cost accrual accounts, ensuring timely resolution.
Potential transition routes: People from General Accountant or Financial Analyst roles may bring strong ledger reconciliation and reporting skills, alongside meeting the accounting degree and manufacturing background requirements.
Job description
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 -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Accounting
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