Waterloo On Cost accountant Jobs – 18 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
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Senior Accountant
Willow Hall HR —Cambridge, ON
- $70,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Cost Accountant
Magna —Guelph, ON
- $80,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Senior Cost Accountant
Avidbots —Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Accounting
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Staff Accountant
Avidbots —Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Communication skills
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Cost Accountant
Magna International —Guelph, ON
- $80,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
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Project Accountant
WalterFedy —Kitchener, ON
- $70,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
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Project Accountant
Brock Solutions —Kitchener, ON
- $45,000–$65,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Profit sharing
- Flexible schedule
Accountant
Magna —Guelph, ON
- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Avidbots —Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Accounting
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Project Accountant
Aecon Group —Cambridge, ON
- $70,000–$800,000 a year
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Accounting
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Accountant
Parrish and Heimbecker —Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Travel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Accountant
Magna International —Guelph, ON
- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Groupe d'assurance South Western —Canada
- $110,000–$130,000 a year
- Contract
- Remote
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Senior Accountant - Cross Border US
NUMIS Chartered Professional Accountants —Canada
- $70,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Manager, Assurance
NUMIS Chartered Professional Accountants —Canada
- $95,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Cost Accountant

Valcom Manufacturing
Guelph, ON

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Job details

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

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

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