Job Title: Cost Accountant
Requisition Number: PERU-2870
Interest Category: Accounting / Finance
Hourly/Salary: Salary
City: Davenport
State: Iowa
Country: United States
Shift: Days
Job Description:
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As a member of the Accounting team in our Peru, IL plant, you will communicate with all levels of the plant to gather operational data and to report variances. Along with reporting, you will design and implement strategies, best practices, and process improvements throughout the plant to control this variance. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing cycle counts and annual physical counts, as well as, forecasting and implementing the plant’s budget.
Responsibilities:
Independently collects and analyzes operational data, and produces various reports outlining results by:
- Gathering data from shop floor on production, inventory control, maintenance, etc.
- Examining the plant’s production costs,
- Gain/Loss, and month end closing data;
- Gaining understanding, explaining, and reconciling variances; and
- Verbally communicating results and identifying resources and solutions to control gaps.
Coordinates and conducts cycle counts and annual physical counts within the plant by:
- Gathering employees to take part in the cycle counts;
- Training employees on the proper counting technique and measuring their understanding;
- Ensuring cycle count is completed efficiently and accurately and that all data has been inputted properly; and
- Analyzing data collected for variance.
Recognizes and highlights operational opportunities and initiates projects that provide solutions by:
- Participating in daily/weekly plant meetings to explain results of analysis and possible solutions;
- Continually identifying best practices and process improvements;
- Designing and implementing process improvements throughout the plant;
- Interacting with all levels of the plant to help drive change and gain commitment and buy-in for the new processes; and
- Collaborating with business partners in the implantation of SAP to better control operational processes.
Builds and controls the annual budget for the plant by:
- Gathering past years data and forecasting budget for the new year;
- Determining additional labor, cost of labor, total cost/square foot of the plant; and
- Communicating budget for the year and places controls to maintain this number.
Qualifications:
The best cost accountants implement strategies, best practices and process improvements throughout the plant to control variances. The cost accountant has a comprehensive knowledge of all Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and has the ability to interpret the regulations. The best person for this position has a sense of urgency and strong accountability for their results. They interact with the team and find solutions to problems and effectively communicate changes/improvements to team members. A successful accountant for Peru is a self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate relevant options and execute appropriate solutions.
This person will have opportunities to develop their career in any direction (i.e. controller, analyst, plant manager, etc.)
Education/Experience:
A minimum 4 year post high school education in Accounting, Finance or related field. Manufacturing experience preferred. Strong experience in standard costing, material, labor and overhead variance analysis is a must. This person must also have experience posting journal entries along with a good understanding of debits and credits, profit and loss, and balance sheets as these are some of the key components in interpreting and understanding GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.
Experience in all Microsoft applications (advanced excel, word, access, outlook). SAP and manufacturing experience a plus.
BENEFITS: :
In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
James Hardie Building Products, established in 1888, is the world leading manufacturer of fiber cement technology. We manufacture fiber-cement siding for use in both residential and commercial applications. James Hardie is a global company with $1 billion a year in revenue with operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. No matter where we operate, our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products, manufacturing and technology.
James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JHMON
Requisition Number: PERU-2870
Interest Category: Accounting / Finance
Hourly/Salary: Salary
City: Davenport
State: Iowa
Country: United States
Shift: Days
Job Description:
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As a member of the Accounting team in our Peru, IL plant, you will communicate with all levels of the plant to gather operational data and to report variances. Along with reporting, you will design and implement strategies, best practices, and process improvements throughout the plant to control this variance. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing cycle counts and annual physical counts, as well as, forecasting and implementing the plant’s budget.
Responsibilities:
Independently collects and analyzes operational data, and produces various reports outlining results by:
- Gathering data from shop floor on production, inventory control, maintenance, etc.
- Examining the plant’s production costs,
- Gain/Loss, and month end closing data;
- Gaining understanding, explaining, and reconciling variances; and
- Verbally communicating results and identifying resources and solutions to control gaps.
Coordinates and conducts cycle counts and annual physical counts within the plant by:
- Gathering employees to take part in the cycle counts;
- Training employees on the proper counting technique and measuring their understanding;
- Ensuring cycle count is completed efficiently and accurately and that all data has been inputted properly; and
- Analyzing data collected for variance.
Recognizes and highlights operational opportunities and initiates projects that provide solutions by:
- Participating in daily/weekly plant meetings to explain results of analysis and possible solutions;
- Continually identifying best practices and process improvements;
- Designing and implementing process improvements throughout the plant;
- Interacting with all levels of the plant to help drive change and gain commitment and buy-in for the new processes; and
- Collaborating with business partners in the implantation of SAP to better control operational processes.
Builds and controls the annual budget for the plant by:
- Gathering past years data and forecasting budget for the new year;
- Determining additional labor, cost of labor, total cost/square foot of the plant; and
- Communicating budget for the year and places controls to maintain this number.
Qualifications:
The best cost accountants implement strategies, best practices and process improvements throughout the plant to control variances. The cost accountant has a comprehensive knowledge of all Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and has the ability to interpret the regulations. The best person for this position has a sense of urgency and strong accountability for their results. They interact with the team and find solutions to problems and effectively communicate changes/improvements to team members. A successful accountant for Peru is a self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate relevant options and execute appropriate solutions.
This person will have opportunities to develop their career in any direction (i.e. controller, analyst, plant manager, etc.)
Education/Experience:
A minimum 4 year post high school education in Accounting, Finance or related field. Manufacturing experience preferred. Strong experience in standard costing, material, labor and overhead variance analysis is a must. This person must also have experience posting journal entries along with a good understanding of debits and credits, profit and loss, and balance sheets as these are some of the key components in interpreting and understanding GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.
Experience in all Microsoft applications (advanced excel, word, access, outlook). SAP and manufacturing experience a plus.
BENEFITS: :
In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
James Hardie Building Products, established in 1888, is the world leading manufacturer of fiber cement technology. We manufacture fiber-cement siding for use in both residential and commercial applications. James Hardie is a global company with $1 billion a year in revenue with operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. No matter where we operate, our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products, manufacturing and technology.
James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JHMON