Cost Accountant: Standard Costs & Financial Analytics

Socket.dev; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Scholarship Opportunity

Paid Vacation

Professional Development

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation in Arden Hills, MN is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to manage costing for labor, materials, and overhead. The role focuses on analyzing cost variances, maintaining standard costing accuracy, and supporting monthly close with detailed reports.

The successful candidate will ensure data integrity in costing systems, participate in budgeting, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to optimize cost performance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or accounting with 1–3 years of MRP experience.
• Or 2-year degree with 5–7 years of MRP experience.
• Professional accounting designation or working toward one.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole custodian of the standard costing system.
• Analyze actual costs to standard costs and make recommendations.
• Calculate machine hour, direct labor, burden, and overhead rates.
• Ensure integrity of costing data.
• Manage the job close procedure to ensure timely information.
• Ensure routings and structures integrity in MFG/PRO with Product Maintenance Supervisor.
• Identify issues from product attributes and report to Manufacturing and Marketing.
• Monitor inventory accounts for irregularities and report issues.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting and budgeting.

Skills

Computer literate

Business fundamentals

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Education

4-year degree in business or accounting

Professional accounting designation or in progress

Tools

MRP system

MFG/PRO

Job description

Hood Packaging Corporation in Arden Hills, MN is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to manage costing for labor, materials, and overhead. The role focuses on analyzing cost variances, maintaining standard costing accuracy, and supporting monthly close with detailed reports.

The successful candidate will ensure data integrity in costing systems, participate in budgeting, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to optimize cost performance across the plant.