About us:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare & Lavazza products in Canada.

General Description:

Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant provides financial and analytical support to the plant management. The incumbent ensures data integrity of the plant's financial reporting in accordance with established corporate standards and requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes daily, weekly and monthly production reports. This includes costing, inventory, yields, utility usage, labor reports in accordance with Plant Management, company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supports the plant management in the analysis of variances between actual costs occurring at the plant and standard costs, variances related to finished goods, products & raw material, and impact of variances (PPV) on the plant's financial performance and ensures accuracy of inventory.
• Responsible for assisting and supporting plant management on various departmental initiatives, AFEs, AP invoicing review, ensuring ongoing analysis, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Performs product audits, to ensure that product costs accurately reflect production processes.
• Ensures reporting of month end physical counts to ensure that the production inputs are received by the plant in time for production requirements. Reconciles finished goods inventory levels (analysis of inventory, production, and sales levels)
• Position provides back up support and vacation relief to the finance team and works on adhoc projects as assigned.
• Complies with and maintains approved corporate standard internal reporting requirements in the plant to ensure accurate information/clarity of the plant's performance. Acts as a primary contact for the plant's financial reporting and communication.

Qualifications:

• A diploma/degree in accounting or finance and related account experience is required.
• 3 years' experience of cost accounting within an integrated manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Pursuing an accounting designation (CPA) is an asset.
• Able to communicate orally and in writing effectively within various departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Advanced knowledge with excel (must be strong with Pivot Tables and file linking).

Internal Relationship:

Production Operations, Corporate Finance, Purchasing, Senior Plant Management

Working Conditions:

• This position requires normal physical effort.
• This position typically operates in a generally agreeable work environment.
• Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Not a Hybrid role. Need to be in the plant.

Location: Wynyard, SK - Close to 2 hours' drive from Saskatoon or Regina.
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