Job Description:
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COST ACCOUNTANT
CONTRACT - 3 TO 6 MONTHS
POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO
Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining inventory valuations and margin analysis on all Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited products. The position will extract data from SAP and prepare the required reports for analysis.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Review & Prepare Margin Analysis Reports on all Products/Services
- Collect all data to determine business costs on products and services.
- Generate a detailed Margin Analysis on Aircraft Completions, MRO and Spares.
- Review the Gross Margins on all product lines and conduct an in-depth analysis on unusual transactions or significant variances.
- Ensure that the reported revenue and costs are in line with aircraft type, model or budget.
Review, investigate and reconcile Inventory (Stock & WIP)
- Assist in preparation for WIP and stock counts.
- Reconcile monthly the WIP and Inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts.
Month-end Journal entries and reporting related to sales and cost of sales
- Assist in month-end closing, preparing journal entries as necessary, analyse inventory evaluation and WIP provisions including inventory roll forward.
- Create journal entries and maintain a summary of cost accruals.
- Prepare and monitor account reconciliations for inventory and cost accrual accounts, ensuring timely resolution.
Support Other Departments
- Assist and direct Commercial Office/Planning/Procurement in completing unusual sales transactions.
- Work with Material Control Specialists, Repair & Overhaul Director, Programs Management and other departments on immediate report requirements and various projects.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
- University Degree in Accounting or finance.
- CPA designation preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience.
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment preferred.
- Ability to assist and work with AI is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Able to multitask and be self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills.
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases.
- Strong Canadian GAAP knowledge and IFRS.
AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters Canada LtdEmployment Type:
Fixed term-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA designation
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and self-motivate
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Prioritization, time management, and project management skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases
- Strong Canadian GAAP and IFRS knowledge
- Ability to work with AI
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
