Job Title: Staff Accountant
Requisition Number: FIN/PLAN-3199
Interest Category: Accounting / Finance
Hourly/Salary: Salary
City: Mission Viejo
State: California
Country: United States
Shift: Days
Job Description:
The Accountant II performs professional accounting work, including reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing and verifying financial data and account reports, compiling information regarding accounting practices and procedures and related compliance issues, as well as providing overall support for the general accounting needs for the Company’s U.S. divisions. The role reports directly to the Accounting Manager who in turn, reports directly to the U.S. Divisional Controller.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports and provides interpretation of results as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Company’s U.S. divisions by: (50%)
- Performing all tasks associated with the general ledger, including entering monthly journal entries and executing monthly closing entries;
- Maintaining integrity of general ledger transactions;
- Ensuring that the general ledger is closed within the timelines of the Company’s closing schedule;
- Performing account analysis and reconciliations and performing correcting journal entries;
- Ensuring that all financial statements are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management; and
- Developing strong working relationships with the coworkers and other departments.
Analyzes financial data and prepares account reconciliations by: (15%)
- Navigating and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate;
- Reviewing, validating, and processing transactions;
- Providing useful, timely, and accurate analysis of financial results and information to the Accounting Manager; and
- Developing and maintaining current and accurate account reconciliations.
Supports the ongoing preparations for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including developing process narratives and desk procedures with limited guidance by: (15%)
- Performing periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program;
- Assisting in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls;
- Assisting in administering and enforcing all accounting policies and procedures; and
- Supporting the creation, development, and maintenance of the department’s process documentation and flowcharts.
Effectively communicates and escalates issues and information to the Accounting Manager or other appropriate levels of management on a timely basis by: (10%)
- Understanding general departmental processes to be able to identify unusual transactions or issues; and
- Providing timely communication to the Accounting Manager or other management to support an effective resolution.
Provides general assistance and support to the Accounting Manager by preparing ad hoc reports and financial analysis by: (5%)
- Developing an understanding of GAAP and related processes for which the staff is responsible to provide general support to the Accounting Manager and management; and
- Effectively communicate results of the analysis to the Accounting Manager.
Provides, suggests and supports alternatives to work processes that will increase efficiencies and financial results by: (5%)
- Developing strong understanding of the accounting and business processes that the staff is responsible for;
- Identifying process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes;
- Partnering with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements; and
- Supporting the control and monitoring of the implementation to ensure change is being followed and is operating effectively.
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.
QUANTITATIVE DIMENSION
Decision Making:
The Accountant II must have good problem solving and reasoning skills in order to be able to make logical day-to-day departmental decisions with limited involvement from Management.
Supervisory/Lead
Responsibilities:
The Accountant II must be able to demonstrate an ability to lead small projects or initiatives effectively in order to have the potential for promotion within the Company.
Scope of Position:
The Accountant II spends the majority of his/her time performing accounting-related activities in the GL department based in Mission Viejo, CA with regular direction and guidance from the Senior Accountants and Accounting Manager. This includes general accounting and analysis, project participation, and other regulatory and compliance-based functions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle accounting process, including account reconciliation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting for and maintaining Fixed Assets in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of SOX compliance processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.
- Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
- Skill in maintaining accounting records for special accounts and projects.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of management and other departments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution.
- Ability to develop understanding of financial reporting to support process and transition to the G/L group.
- Ability and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies.
- Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other financially-related and proprietary software).
Education/Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
- Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- 2+ years experience with SAP.
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: FIN/PLAN-3199
Interest Category: Accounting / Finance
Hourly/Salary: Salary
City: Mission Viejo
State: California
Country: United States
Shift: Days
Job Description:
The Accountant II performs professional accounting work, including reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing and verifying financial data and account reports, compiling information regarding accounting practices and procedures and related compliance issues, as well as providing overall support for the general accounting needs for the Company’s U.S. divisions. The role reports directly to the Accounting Manager who in turn, reports directly to the U.S. Divisional Controller.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports and provides interpretation of results as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Company’s U.S. divisions by: (50%)
- Performing all tasks associated with the general ledger, including entering monthly journal entries and executing monthly closing entries;
- Maintaining integrity of general ledger transactions;
- Ensuring that the general ledger is closed within the timelines of the Company’s closing schedule;
- Performing account analysis and reconciliations and performing correcting journal entries;
- Ensuring that all financial statements are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management; and
- Developing strong working relationships with the coworkers and other departments.
Analyzes financial data and prepares account reconciliations by: (15%)
- Navigating and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate;
- Reviewing, validating, and processing transactions;
- Providing useful, timely, and accurate analysis of financial results and information to the Accounting Manager; and
- Developing and maintaining current and accurate account reconciliations.
Supports the ongoing preparations for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including developing process narratives and desk procedures with limited guidance by: (15%)
- Performing periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program;
- Assisting in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls;
- Assisting in administering and enforcing all accounting policies and procedures; and
- Supporting the creation, development, and maintenance of the department’s process documentation and flowcharts.
Effectively communicates and escalates issues and information to the Accounting Manager or other appropriate levels of management on a timely basis by: (10%)
- Understanding general departmental processes to be able to identify unusual transactions or issues; and
- Providing timely communication to the Accounting Manager or other management to support an effective resolution.
Provides general assistance and support to the Accounting Manager by preparing ad hoc reports and financial analysis by: (5%)
- Developing an understanding of GAAP and related processes for which the staff is responsible to provide general support to the Accounting Manager and management; and
- Effectively communicate results of the analysis to the Accounting Manager.
Provides, suggests and supports alternatives to work processes that will increase efficiencies and financial results by: (5%)
- Developing strong understanding of the accounting and business processes that the staff is responsible for;
- Identifying process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes;
- Partnering with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements; and
- Supporting the control and monitoring of the implementation to ensure change is being followed and is operating effectively.
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.
QUANTITATIVE DIMENSION
Decision Making:
The Accountant II must have good problem solving and reasoning skills in order to be able to make logical day-to-day departmental decisions with limited involvement from Management.
Supervisory/Lead
Responsibilities:
The Accountant II must be able to demonstrate an ability to lead small projects or initiatives effectively in order to have the potential for promotion within the Company.
Scope of Position:
The Accountant II spends the majority of his/her time performing accounting-related activities in the GL department based in Mission Viejo, CA with regular direction and guidance from the Senior Accountants and Accounting Manager. This includes general accounting and analysis, project participation, and other regulatory and compliance-based functions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle accounting process, including account reconciliation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting for and maintaining Fixed Assets in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of SOX compliance processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.
- Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
- Skill in maintaining accounting records for special accounts and projects.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of management and other departments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution.
- Ability to develop understanding of financial reporting to support process and transition to the G/L group.
- Ability and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies.
- Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other financially-related and proprietary software).
Education/Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
- Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- 2+ years experience with SAP.
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