Assist with daily and weekly standard vs. actual cost reviews (materials, labour, overhead)
Support preparation of cost variance summaries for review by Cost Accounting
Help validate cost inputs and investigate basic cost discrepancies using ERP data and Excel tools
Maintain costing trackers and ensure timely updates to recurring reports
Support inventory costing and valuation activities, including data validation and reconciliations
Assist with inventory movement tracking (RM, WIP, FG) and prepare summary schedules
Support cycle count and physical inventory preparation, including data collection and reconciliation assistance
Assist with month‑end close activities, including data preparation for journal entries and reconciliations
Maintain supporting schedules for cost‑related balance sheet accounts
Help prepare recurring costing and operations reports used by Finance and Manufacturing teams
Assist in improving costing templates and Excel tools for efficiency and accuracy
Perform data checks, clean‑up, and validation to support reliable financial reporting
Document recurring processes and maintain Finance working files in line with team standards
Assist in documenting cost accounting–related internal controls

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related course
Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, basic data analysis)
Comfortable working with numeric data and repetitive tasks
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow structured processes
Willingness to learn manufacturing and cost accounting concepts

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Subsidized Public Transit Program
Summer hours program
Discounted Food & Beverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountingdata validationcost variance analysisinventory costingfinancial reportingExceldata analysisjournal entriesreconciliationscosting templates

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsability to follow processeswillingness to learncomfort with numeric data