Sr. Cost Accountant Job at James Hardie

James Hardie Cleburne, TX 76033

James Hardie is the world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered the technology of fiber cement building products made from sustainable raw materials and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie operates with an inclusive company culture, and an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse global workforce of over 5,000 employees across operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Looking for Relocation Assistance to Florida & Strong Career Advancement Opportunity?

As a member of the Plant Finance team, Sr. Cost Accountants at James Hardie are more than just number crunchers – you’ll be a true business partner! Plan, analyze, and communicate the profitability of the plant’s manufacturing operations through detailed reports of efficiencies related to the plant’s production and other key financial information. Coordinate and conduct cycle-counts and annual physical counts, guiding the cost analysis process, and build and control the plant’s annual budget. As a part of the plant finance team, you will build a solid foundation of James Hardie operations and financial processes making you a strong contender for local and central career advancement.

What You’ll Do:

· Independently collect and analyze operational data

· Examine the plant’s production costs, gain/loss, and month-end closing data

· Gain understanding, and explain and reconcile manufacturing financial variances for the plant

· Provide trends and forecasts and recommend future action

· Continually identify, design, and implement best cost accountant practices and process improvements and explain processes and techniques throughout the plant

· Collaborate with business partners in the implementation of SAP to better control operational processes

· Identify and explain inventory variances between the general ledger and perpetual inventory as well as differences identified during physical inventory counts

· Determine additional labor, cost of labor, total cost/square footage of the plant

What You’ll Bring:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Accounting or Finance Degree preferred). Must be an accredited institution

· 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing finance (standard costing, material, labor, and overhead variance analysis is a plus)

· Demonstrated experience with ERP systems software (SAP preferred).

What You’ll Receive

In return, we offer an engaged and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation with solid bonus potential, a 401k program that matches dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a best-in-class total benefits package that starts on day 1 of employment and more!

Apply now and come “home” to Hardie!

Equal Opportunity Employer
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,850.94 - $92,047.96 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • Cost Accounting: 2 years (Required)
  • accounting: 5 years (Required)
  • manufacturing / plant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location




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