Hybrid Cost Accountant bei Hood Packaging Corporation

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Salary Range: 70k-90K

We are looking for a Cost Accountant in our Arden Hills location.  

The Cost Accountant  is responsible for calculating and tracking operating costs such as labour, raw material, overhead, inventory etc.; analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods etc., to determine the effect on costs; comparing factors affecting prices and productivity; preparing ad-hoc summaries and variance reports; as well as implementing related cost accounting policies, systems and procedures.

Responsibilities: 

• Analyze actual costs to standard costs and make the appropriate recommendations
• Calculate machine hour, direct labor, burden, and overhead rates to be used in standard cost formulation.
• Ensure integrity of costing data.
• Manage the job close procedure within the required time frame to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Identify problems arising from product attributes and report findings along with recommendations
• Assist in month/year end financial statement preparation.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting requirements
• Assist in yearly budget preparation and data formulation.

Functional Requirements: 

• Regular use of computers, telephones & misc. office equipment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently. 

Education: 

• Have a Bachelors Degree in business or accounting and 1-3 years’ experience in a MRP environment 
• OR an Associates Degree and 5-7 years’ experience in a MRP environment.

Skills: 

• Computer literate
• Solid understanding of business fundamentals
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail oriented

Hood Packaging offers competitive benefit options including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance 401k Retirment, paid vacations and holidays. 

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap and any other legally protected status.