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Cost Accountant (Contract Role)

@ Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Fort Erie, Ontario

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd is hiring a Cost Accountant on a 3 to 6 month contract in Fort Erie, Ontario, reporting to the Head of Controlling. The role covers inventory valuation, margin analysis and month-end accounting using data from SAP. The posting asks for a university degree in accounting or finance and at least 3 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare margin analysis reports on all products and services
  • Reconcile WIP and inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts
  • Prepare month-end journal entries and cost accruals
  • Support commercial, planning and procurement on unusual sales transactions

Requirements summary:

  • University degree in accounting or finance
  • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases
  • Strong Canadian GAAP and IFRS knowledge
  • CPA designation preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-11-03
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAccounting, Finance
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

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 Ltd

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Accounting <JF-FI-FA>

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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.

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