Cost Accountant

The AZEK Co Inc
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • $75,000–$90,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

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. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • 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

Numbers & Facts

LocationSaint Paul, MN
Salary$75,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Expense Analysisunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Geographyunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Costingunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • Standard Costingunmatched
  • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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