James Hardie · 3 hours ago
Cost Accountant
Plant City, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, seeking a Cost Accountant I. The role involves planning, analyzing, and communicating the profitability of the plant’s manufacturing operations, coordinating cycle counts, and managing the plant’s annual budget.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Michele Burke
Responsibilities
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 identified solutions
Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books and records and compliance to 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
Reconcile cycle counts and post adjustments approved by the Plant Controller
Coordinate data points and provide organized data to senior Cost Accountants or Controller for decision making process
Assist in building and managing the annual budget for the plant
Participate in the annual update of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Production Routings
Recognize problems and generate solutions/ideas
Enter daily production into spreadsheets and SAP
Identify and resolve any production entry discrepancies or issues
Enter or scan raw material receiving receipt information and preparing for entry into SAP
Enter raw material receiving data into SAP
Maintain movement of inventory through the quality process
Manage movement of damaged and obsolete inventory
Own oversight of MRB (Material Review Board) inventory including movements of all quality and non-quality product
Research and resolve purchasing invoice issues
Coordinate and conduct cycle counts and annual physical counts within the plant
Ensure that the cycle count is completed efficiently and accurately, and that all data has been entered properly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Minimum of one year experience in an accounting or finance role required
Ability to be tactical as well as see the bigger operational picture
Demonstrated knowledge of standard and cost accounting methods
Ability to synthesize complex and detailed data and information into meaningful outtakes and decision base information
Ability to offer solid solutions based on collected, summarized, and analyzed data
Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgement
Knowledge of research methods and report preparation
Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in accurate, complete, and timely fashion
Demonstrated moderate skills with the standard features MS Office and other proprietary software
Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate cost and financial information across the business
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and think independently about alternative ways to solve problems based on analysis of data
Ability to challenge information and uncover robust facts and data which improve insights and the quality of the final decision
Desire and tenacity to grow within the organization with consideration of relocation to other manufacturing facilities for opportunities
Preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred
CPA / CMA certification (or in process) a plus
Benefits
Day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Vacation and company holidays
401(k) with 6% match
Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Parental leave
Wellness programs
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Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Randeep Wasal
Head Of Information Technology APAC
Samara Toole
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-12-08
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