JOB DESCRIPTION
The Plant Cost Accountant works with the Operations Finance Lead in weekly and monthly statement preparation and interpretation. They are also responsible for product costing and ensuring standard cost accuracy in the financial software, assist in the preparation of the annual budget and the reconciliation of site GL accounts. The plant accountant will also display a high level of due diligence and respect of JDI accounting standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares weekly manufacturing statement on site performance meeting predetermined deadlines.
• Prepares period end manufacturing statement meeting predetermined deadlines.
• Preparation and updating in JDE of costing for all finished goods and raw materials for upcoming year including updating of machine rate
• Works with external auditors for yearend inventory count and other requirements.
• Support in the development of the standards files for the budget by gathering the required data from other departments to use in the calculation of costs for the new budget
• Responsible for the accurate costing of all finished good product SKUs
• Reconciles all balance sheet accounts for the plant: raw materials, stores, prepaids, fixed assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University diploma within the accounting field
• CPA is not required, however considered an asset
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, with preferred experience in cost accounting

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Irving Personal Care , we know the key to success is our people.
We are the only manufacturer of baby diapers and training pants in Canada. We produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers, training pants, and swim pants for North American retailers.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.