waterloo accountant Jobs – 127 Openings This Week

Cost Accountant
Valcom Manufacturing —Guelph, ON
- $65,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Work from home
Quick apply
14d
Project Accountant
WalterFedy —Kitchener, ON
- $70,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
Quick apply
4h
Accounting and Finance Manager
Sera4 —Waterloo, ON
- $80,000–$94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
Quick apply
2d
Office Administrator
Omni LLP Chartered Professional Accountants —Guelph, ON
- $45,000–$55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
1d
Sr. Accountant
OpenText —Waterloo, ON
- $67,920–$101,880 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid time off
Financial Accountant
Sonder.io —Waterloo, ON
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Accounting
- Work from home
Project Accountant
Brock Solutions —Kitchener, ON
- $45,000–$65,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Profit sharing
- Flexible schedule
General Accountant - 6273E
Starling Community Services —Kitchener, ON
- $24.10–$28.95 an hour
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
Quick apply
4d
Senior Accountant
MAC LLP —Waterloo, ON
- $65,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
10d
Manager, Accounting
OpenText —Waterloo, ON
- $92,320–$138,480 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid time off
Controller, ASG
Samuel, Son & Co. —Waterloo, ON
- $114,240–$157,080 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
Quick apply
1d
Financial Analyst (Housing)
Region of Waterloo —Kitchener, ON
- $93,347.80–$116,680.20 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Travel
3d
Accounting Clerk
401 Auto —Cambridge, ON
- $45,000–$50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Bachelor's
Quick apply
8d
Senior Accouting Analyst
BlackBerry —Waterloo, ON
- $73,600–$103,500 a year
- Immediate opening
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
2d
Finance Coordinator
Langs —Cambridge, ON
- $31.00–$34.81 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- ERP systems
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Quick apply
1d
PT Church Treasurer
Kitchener Waterloo Christian Fellowship —Kitchener, ON
- $28,000–$33,500 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
11h
Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting
MNP —Waterloo, ON
- $60,000–$90,000 a year
- Accounting
Financial Analyst
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $78,214.70–$97,768.38 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Accountant
Magna International —Guelph, ON
- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Financial Analyst
Heartland Mutual Insurance —Waterloo, ON
- $56,000–$84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for accountant in waterloo

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Cost Accountant

Valcom Manufacturing
Guelph, ON

Quick apply

Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$65,000–$85,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Financial auditing
Accounting software
Post-secondary education
NetSuite
Finance
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Accounting
Pivot tables
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

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:

Guelph, ON (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

accountant jobs in waterloo

Cost Accountant

Project Accountant

Accounting and Finance Manager

Office Administrator

Sr. Accountant

Financial Accountant

Project Accountant

General Accountant - 6273E

Senior Accountant

Manager, Accounting

Controller, ASG

Financial Analyst (Housing)

Accounting Clerk

Senior Accouting Analyst

Finance Coordinator

PT Church Treasurer

Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

Financial Analyst

Accountant

Financial Analyst

I want to receive the latest job alerts for accountant in waterloo

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected