Cost Accountant

at  Ingersoll Rand

LOCATION:

About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in cost planning, budgeting, and providing cross-functional support to various departments within the organization. This is a great opportunity for a professional with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain cost accounting and financial tracking systems
• Analyze manufacturing costs and provide recommendations to reduce production costs
• Comply with US GAAP principles
• Conduct general audits and ledger entries
• Conduct inventory checks and report any changes
• Assist senior management in developing and maintaining a robust business costing system
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
• Create visualizations that convey accurate financial views of the project
• Collaborate with finance personnel to develop approaches for creating more-accurate financial records and models for the company

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of direct cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in International Accounting Principles (IAP).

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and derive actionable insights.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies issues and implements effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to support cross-departmental initiatives.
• Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Experience with APP software or similar cost accounting tools.
• Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, CMA).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing operations.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements ?

• This position will be based in Barrie, Canada with minimal anticipated travel.

What we Offer
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed
At Ingersoll Rand we foster inspired teams. As a powerful and progressive global industrial company, we are looking for talented candidates with a bias for action and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Our employees are empowered to act as owners every day for our customers, our communities and themselves. We offer a broad range of opportunities to build a successful and rewarding career with an innovative company. Join us at the new and exciting Ingersoll Rand.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers, and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity, and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

• Create and maintain cost accounting and financial tracking systems
• Analyze manufacturing costs and provide recommendations to reduce production costs
• Comply with US GAAP principles
• Conduct general audits and ledger entries
• Conduct inventory checks and report any changes
• Assist senior management in developing and maintaining a robust business costing system
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
• Create visualizations that convey accurate financial views of the project
• Collaborate with finance personnel to develop approaches for creating more-accurate financial records and models for the compan