Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory costing, standard costing, and inventory valuation across the organization. This position is instrumental in supporting monthly close, gross margin analysis, and variance analysis, while ensuring inventory costing practices comply with accounting standards and internal controls.
The Cost Accountant works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, partnering across teams to support data‑driven decision making, strengthen controls, and drive continuous process improvement within a dynamic manufacturing and import/export environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory Costing & Valuation
- Maintain and review standard costs, landed costs, and inventory valuation for finished goods, components, and raw materials
- Analyze inventory cost changes and ensure accurate cost roll‑ups
- Ensure inventory accounting complies with GAAP/IFRS and company policies
Variance Analysis & Margin Reporting
- Prepare and analyze purchase price, manufacturing, freight, and inventory variances
- Support gross margin analysis by product, customer, and category
- Investigate variances and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve root causes
Month‑End & Year‑End Close
- Support monthly and annual close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Prepare inventory‑related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Assist with inventory reserves, obsolescence analysis, and slow‑moving inventory reviews
Inventory Controls & Audit Support
- Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts, including reconciliation and variance reporting
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing inventory schedules, documentation, and explanations
- Ensure inventory controls and costing processes are followed consistently
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain inventory and costing reports for Finance and Operations
- Identify inefficiencies in costing, reporting, or inventory processes and recommend improvements
- Support ERP system maintenance related to inventory costing and item master setup
Education, Training and Qualifications
- Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in inventory costing, cost accounting, or financial analysis within a manufacturing and/or import/export environment
- CPA designation or active pursuit of a recognized accounting designation preferred
- Strong working knowledge of standard costing, landed cost calculations, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis)
- Experience working with NetSuite and inventory costing modules
- Working knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting tools
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and other standard office applications
Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days remote, 3 days in office
- Primarily office‑based, with significant time spent analyzing financial and inventory data
Equity, Accessibility & Accommodations
Valcom Antennas is committed to employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. We comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Thank you to all applicants for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting is for an existing position. Valcom Antennas may use AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the resume screening process; however, all recruitment decisions involve human oversight and review.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on inventory accuracy, financial reporting, and operational decision‑making while working closely with cross‑functional teams in a collaborative environment.
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Work from home
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- NetSuite: 2 years (required)
- Inventory Costing: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON
