Accounting Coordinator
Tacoma, WA - USA
Job Summary
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.
With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
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The Accounting Coordinator I supports finance and operations by managing assigned accounting activities and ensuring timely purposeful communication and escalations. Core responsibilities include entering and reconciling production and operational data escalating discrepancies and supporting the execution of the monthly SOX controls. The role serves as the site production confirmation key point of contact and partners closely with operational stakeholders.
This position is also responsible for the accurate and timely receipt of raw materials and goods purchased in SAP including the reconciliation of the key raw material. This role also supports the buyer process by assisting in researching of invoicing purchase orders and aged receipts.
Additionally the Accounting Coordinator I provides support in monthend close activities The role may also be asked to perform non-basic task including financial items such as entering data to support RTY reporting and/or in quarterly fixed asset and capital spare verifications.
Daily/Ad-hoc tasks:
- Production entry (Sheet Machine Finishing)
- Review and coordinate quality control product release/ block
- Production reconciliations
- Raw material receiving
- Review ad assist with accounts payable
Monthly tasks:
- Support day 0 production closure
- Complete and document production and accounts payable related SOX tasks
- Provide accounts payable accrual related journal entry review and preparation support
- Review and maintain aged GR/IR
Additional Responsibilities:
- Supporting cost accountants on tasks as needed
- Act as backup for storeroom receiving
- High school diploma or GEDrequired
- Associates degree in accounting or related field is a plus
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a supporting accounting role or equivalent education preferred
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred
- Experience with an ERP system; SAP exposure a plus
- Experience working in excel and other Microsoft applications is preferred
- Excellent customer service skills both in-person and over the phone
- Be curious take initiative and ask questions
- Detail oriented with a concern for accuracy and ensuring tha tprocesses and tasks are completed correctly
- Solid organizational skills with ability to manage time and resources to ensure work is completed
- Take action that is consistent with available facts constraints and probably consequences; seek guidance from finance leadership as needed
- Reliability detail oriented ambitious works well in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and regular interruptions
- Solid grasp of Excel confient using an ERP system and other databases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborate as part of a team towards common goals
- Ability to work limited overtime as needed (primiarily during month-end close)
- Willing to wear safety PPE as required
As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $25/hourly to $28/hourly. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits.
At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Compensation: competitive salary
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community:Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie
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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 veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Required Experience:
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