Job Description:
Cost AccountantHuntsman is seeking a Cost Accountant supporting the Building Solutions Division located in Mississauga, Ontario. This position will report to the Finance Manager.
Job ScopeThe Cost Accountant will play a key role in establishing and maintaining standard product costs, monitoring inventory, performing detailed cost and pricing analyses, and supporting core accounting functions. This role requires close collaboration with multiple departments and contributes directly to financial accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.
In summary, as the Cost Accountant, you will:Establish and maintain standard product costs within the ERP system.
Calculate monthly sales prices and compare them with client pricing.
Track actual product costs vs. standard costs and analyze variances.
Prepare monthly financial reports, including sales and cost of goods sold.
Monitor inventory activity, reconcile sub-ledger vs. general ledger, and analyze discrepancies.
Conduct monthly analysis of inventory turnover, obsolete items, and key metrics.
Participate in cost evaluations for new product proposals.
Manage monthly bank reconciliations and cash-flow reporting.
Prepare monthly sales tax remittances.
Support additional tasks within the finance department as needed.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Canada.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting (B.A.A. or equivalent).
2+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Bilingual: French and English (spoken and written).
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong working knowledge of IT systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly.
Experience with cost evaluation for new product development.
Knowledge of inventory optimization or cost-control methodologies.
Prior experience within the polyurethane or chemical manufacturing industry.
Office-based role in a manufacturing environment.
Requires regular computer use and interaction with cross-functional teams.
Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required during reporting periods.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
