Strategic Cost Analyst

Hood Packaging Corp; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corp. in Wilmington, OH seeks a Cost Accountant to manage costing, budgeting and profitability analysis for production lines. You will own the standard costing system, analyze variances, and support month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires a degree in business or accounting and 1–3 years in an MRP environment, or a two-year degree with 5–7 years' experience, plus professional designation or progress toward one.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or accounting; 1–3 years in an MRP environment or 2-year degree with 5–7 years MRP experience.
• Professional accounting designation or pursuing one.
• Experience in standard costing and cost accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole custodian of the standard costing system.
• Analyze actual costs to standard costs and provide recommendations.
• Calculate machine hours, direct labor, burden, and overhead rates for standard costing.
• Ensure integrity of costing data and timely job close procedures.
• Formulate and apply transfer pricing policy as needed.
• Review weekly financials and assist in month/year-end close and budgeting.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Business fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Two-year degree with 5–7 years MRP experience

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Hood Packaging Corp. in Wilmington, OH seeks a Cost Accountant to manage costing, budgeting and profitability analysis for production lines. You will own the standard costing system, analyze variances, and support month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires a degree in business or accounting and 1–3 years in an MRP environment, or a two-year degree with 5–7 years' experience, plus professional designation or progress toward one.