Cost Accountant

Job summary

The Cost Accountant will analyze production costs, manage the cost accounting system, and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Additionally, the role provides administrative support in payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.

Job details

HOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION Hood Packaging Corporation offers an environment that encourages innovation and delivers creative solutions for our customers! EXCELLENT BENEFIT OPTIONS * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Short- and Long-Term Disability * Retirement Plan * Employee Assistance Program * Tuition Reimbursement * Scholarship Opportunity * Professional Development POSITION Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for our East Angus plant. SCOPE OF POSITION Under the supervision of the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a strategic role in analyzing production costs and managing the cost accounting system. The position will also provide key support to the administrative team, particularly in the areas of payroll and accounts payable and receivable. Cost Analysis and Optimization: * Maintain and update standard costs; * Analyze variances between actual and standard costs, including labor, raw materials, and overhead; * Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend practical, actionable solutions; * Ensure the accuracy and reliability of cost data and product structures. Management and Collaboration: * Monitor inventory levels and identify any discrepancies, anomalies, or potential risks; * Collaborate with technical teams to improve and standardize products; * Provide support to administrative teams as required; * Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Management; * 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role; * Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail; * Advanced proficiency in Excel and other computer applications; * Functional bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written; * Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. APPLY TODAY! Please review the attachments for more information about the position and benefits. 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 non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

What you’ll do

The Cost Accountant will analyze production costs, manage the cost accounting system, and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Additionally, the role provides administrative support in payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management and possess 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and functional bilingualism in French and English are required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Retirement plan • Employee assistance program • Tuition reimbursement • Scholarship opportunity • Professional development

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost accounting
• Variance analysis
• Standard costing
• Financial analysis
• Payroll
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Inventory monitoring
• Excel
• Data accuracy
• Process improvement
• Strategic planning
• Bilingualism
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Inventory Monitoring
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Cost Accounting
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Analytical Skills
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Packaging And Labeling
• Functional Requirement
• Innovation
• Cost-Of-Production Theory Of Value
• Reliability
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Cost Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors