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cost accountant

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Employer details Propell

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Propell delivers equipment solutions for power generation and oil and gas companies worldwide. Its work brings together engineering, manufacturing, and field experience to address complex energy challenges. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our team at Propell in Calgary, Alberta. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate job costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting within our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to collaborate with Production, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to identify cost efficiencies and support continuous improvement. *What You'll Do* * Perform job cost analyses to ensure accurate costing, inventory allocation, and profitability reporting. * Analyze production costs, contribution margins, and gross margins, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. * Review and validate labour, material, and overhead costs associated with manufacturing operations. * Complete monthly inventory reconciliations and ensure accurate inventory valuation. * Maintain and audit overhead rates and internal costing methodologies. * Identify opportunities to improve cost allocation, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies. * Collaborate with Engineering, Production Planning, and Supply Chain to resolve costing discrepancies. * Prepare costing reports, support customer invoicing, and assist with quoting activities as required. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and other accounting-related activities. *What You'll Bring* * Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * Experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations. * Experience working with ERP systems and analyzing large datasets. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. * Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. * Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. * Ability to work collaboratively across departments to identify opportunities for improvement. If your accounting skills can help bring clarity to operational costs, apply through Indeed to join Propell. Pay: $67,000.00-$90,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * RRSP match * Vision care Work Location: In person