Sr Cost Accountant

Valenta AI ‚Ä¢ Richmond Central, Canada ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, May 26, 2026

Looking for a Senior Cost Accountant who will be managing the organizationâs standard costing framework and driving accurate financial reporting for manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to provide insights into cost structures, inventory performance, and profitability, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Requirements

1. Cost Accounting & Financial Reporting

Review and maintain standard costs (material, labor, overhead)
Prepare journal entries and reconcile inventory to the balance sheet
Analyze gross margin, cost of sales, and inventory trends
Support audits, financial disclosures, and SOX compliance
Partner with manufacturing and business teams on cost analysis

2. Inventory Management

Support physical inventory counts and reconciliations (SAP)
Monitor inventory movements and P&L impact
Validate vendor and logistics reconciliations

3. Reporting & Analysis

Validate GAAP and non-GAAP cost of sales
Perform product and customer margin analysis
Analyze production and purchasing variances (PPV, production orders)
Reconcile financial data across P&L accounts and business units

4. Business Processes

Support month-end close, including production order settlements
Maintain cost structures, overhead rates, and material updates
Assist with standard cost updates, including bi-annual cost rolls

Requirements

6+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and cost of sales
Hands-on experience with journal entries and reconciliations
Expertise in manufacturing variances and inventory valuation
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Knowledge of SOX compliance
Bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred

SAP experience
Background in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing
Exposure to FP&A or advanced data analysis
Experience with standard costing systems

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