Cost Accountant - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Cost Analyst plays a critical part in enabling cost transparency, operational efficiency, and financial discipline to support BSM’s strategic growth in the Oat Milling Business Unit, with operations in Belgrade, Montana (U.S.) and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada). This role is integral in ensuring accurate costing, robust inventory controls, and actionable financial analysis in a commodity-driven manufacturing environment.

The Cost Analyst will be responsible for item cost setup and maintenance, bills of material (BOMs), work order compliance, and accurate recording of inventory transactions. The position also provides insights into production performance, yields, and variances while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Logistics.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role requiring strong cost accounting skills, ERP proficiency (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred), and the ability to thrive in a matrix reporting environment. The role has direct impact on operational performance, decision-making, and financial accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Costing & Inventory Control

• Maintain and monitor item cost setup, item master data, and bills of material (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with inventory transaction processes, including receipts, transfers, consumption, and adjustments.
• Support accurate work order creation, closure, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile and validate inventory balances across locations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Support Supply Chain in finalizing grain settlements, including validating receipts, dockage adjustments, and payment calculations to farmers and suppliers.

Analysis & Reporting

Systems & Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand. Occasionally, this employee will visit farms, grain elevators, the Belgrade or Saskatoon mill, and other 3rd party locations. The Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally exposed to a non-manufacturing, office type environment and not subject to noise, dust, industrial type machinery.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products that are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality and productivity. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Policies as set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of the products produced at the facility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bay State Milling is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.