Cost Accountant

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do.

We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization.

If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move.

Cost Accountant

Location: Shelburne, ON

Compensation: $90,000 - $95,000 per year

Work Model: Hybrid (In Office Tuesdays & Thursdays)

About The Opportunity

Ice River Sustainable Solutions is looking for a Cost Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role will play a critical part in supporting manufacturing operations through cost analysis, inventory management, budgeting support, financial reporting, and operational decision-making.

Working closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and finance teams, you will provide valuable insights into manufacturing performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and help drive operational excellence across our business.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with operations to improve financial visibility and business performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and support product costing, standard costing, and cost updates within the ERP system.
• Analyze manufacturing costs including labour, materials, overhead, freight, waste, yield, and production efficiency.
• Prepare and review cost variance analyses against standard costs, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Investigate significant variances and collaborate with operations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support month-end close activities, including inventory, costing, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing expenses.
• Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, reconciliations, and annual physical inventory processes.
• Partner with plant leadership to review operational performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Conduct financial analyses related to pricing, margins, labour planning, waste reduction, and operational improvements.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain plant-level reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Review bills of materials, labour standards, routings, and overhead assumptions.
• Support capital project analysis, cost savings initiatives, and ROI evaluations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing processes, reporting accuracy, controls, and financial visibility.

What We're Looking For

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with:
• Cost accounting
• Standard costing
• Variance analysis
• Inventory accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Operational financial analysis
• CPA designation or active CPA enrollment is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and plant leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and operational metrics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Why Join Ice River Sustainable Solutions?

• Competitive salary of $90,000 - $95,000
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Opportunity to partner directly with manufacturing and operational leadership
• Exposure to a growing, vertically integrated manufacturing organization
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work supporting sustainability-focused operations across North America

Apply today and help drive financial performance within a growing Canadian manufacturing organization.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Note To Recruiting Agencies

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