James Hardie Industries plc

Cost Accountant

James Hardie Industries plc • $75K — $90K *
Saint Paul, MN 55106In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, internship or related role preferred
  • Manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plan, analyze, and communicate profitability reports for manufacturing operations
  • Examine production costs and month-end closing data
  • Independently collect and analyze operational data
  • Complete monthly cost analysis of expenses and material variance accounts
  • Forecast, analyze, and report plant performance to leadership
  • Prepare month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Drive accounting processes to ensure accurate records and compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off for vacation and company holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Parental leave and wellness programs
  • Involvement in sustainability initiatives at James Hardie
Full Job Description
Summary

The Ultralox Cost Accountant will be responsible for planning, analyzing, and communicating the profitability of the Ultralox plant's manufacturing operations through detailed reports of efficiencies related to the plant's production and other key financial information for management review. The Cost Accountant is also responsible for supporting the cycle count program and annual physical counts within the plant, guiding the cost analysis process, and building and controlling the plant's annual budget.

What You'll Do:

  • Plan, analyze, and communicate the profitability of the plant's manufacturing operations to produce informative, detailed reports outlining efficiencies, plant production, and key financial information for management review
  • Examine the plant's production costs, gain/loss, and month-end closing data
  • Independently collect and analyze operational data
  • Complete monthly cost analysis of controllable expense accounts and material cost variance accounts.
  • Forecast, analyze and report the plant performance to leadership teams
  • Gain understanding, and explain and reconcile manufacturing financial variances for the plant
  • Prepare month-end close activities, including adjusting journal entries and accruals, closing production work orders, settling utility payments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Identify resources and solutions to control or eliminate gaps to plan and/or plant performance goals
  • Participate in daily/weekly plant meetings to explain the results of analysis and identify solutions
  • Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books and records and compliance with key control requirements including Sarbanes Oxley
  • Provide support and documentation for monthly SOX controls, interim SOX testing, and audits from both Internal and External auditors
  • Assist in building and managing the annual budget for the plant
  • Participate in the annual update of Bill of Materials (BOMs), Production Routings, and annual cost roll.
  • Recognize problems and generate solutions/ideas
  • Run manufacturing accounting and labor backflush on work orders
  • Identify and resolve any production entry discrepancies or issues
  • Research and resolve purchasing invoice issues
  • Support the cycle count program and annual physical counts within the plant


What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, internship or related role preferred
  • Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills & Competencies:
  • Ability to be both tactical and able to see the broader operational picture.
  • Demonstrated understanding of standard and cost accounting methods.
  • Strong analytical ability to synthesize detailed data into meaningful insights.
  • Ability to develop and present solid, data-supported solutions.
  • Proven problem-solving ability with sound judgment.
  • Knowledge of research methods and report preparation, or willingness to learn.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn proprietary systems.
  • Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts across the business.
  • Ability to challenge information, validate assumptions, and seek robust data to improve decision quality
  • Desire and tenacity to grow within the organization


What You'll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. 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 and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with match
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
  • Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie

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.

About James Hardie Industries plc

James Hardie Industries plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells fiber cement siding and backer board products. It operates through North America Fiber Cement, International Fiber Cement, Other Businesses, and Research and Development segments. The company offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories; fiber cement building materials for a range of applications, including external siding, internal walls, floors, ceilings, soffits, trim, fencing, decking, and facades; floor underlayments; planks, which are used in external siding; flat panels and squares for internal and external wall linings; gypsum fiber boards; and cement-bonded boards. It also provides various products, such as HardieTrim, a decorative trim; and HardieBacker, a tile backer board. The company markets its products and systems under the HardiePlank, HardiePanel, HardieTrim, HardieBacker, James Hardie, Artisan, Reveal, Cemplank, Scyon, Ritek, and Fermacell brands. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Learn more about James Hardie Industries plc
Size
5,196 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$148.1 million
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ
JHX
* Ladders Estimates

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