Cost Accountant – Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Hood Packaging Corporation; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Professional Development

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for its Arden Hills, MN location. The role entails calculating and tracking operating costs, analyzing design changes, and implementing cost accounting policies and procedures.

You will ensure data integrity and support month-end and year-end reporting. The position requires a degree in business or accounting with MRP experience, plus strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree (4yr) in business or accounting with 1–3 years in an MRP environment OR 2‑year degree with 5–7 years in MRP.
• Professional accounting designation or working toward one.
• Solid understanding of business fundamentals and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole custodian of the standard costing system.
• Analyze actual costs against standard costs and recommend actions.
• Calculate machine hour, direct labor, burden and overhead rates for standard costing.
• Ensure costing data integrity and timely month-end close support.
• Monitor inventories and reconcile accounts; support budget prep.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business fundamentals

MS Word

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Education

Degree (4yr) in business or accounting

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for its Arden Hills, MN location. The role entails calculating and tracking operating costs, analyzing design changes, and implementing cost accounting policies and procedures.

You will ensure data integrity and support month-end and year-end reporting. The position requires a degree in business or accounting with MRP experience, plus strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.