Cost Accountant

James Hardie•Mooresville, NC

12d•$60,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The Cost Accountant, under the direction of the site Controller, maintains the site’s standard costing system, provides analytics and reporting on manufacturing performance, and leads best practices in inventory control, fixed assets, and spend management. The role supports accurate accounting records and compliance with key control audit requirements, and partners with plant operations and shared services to analyze performance, resolve issues, and identify improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
1–3 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance position or role.
Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including GAAP.
Demonstrated understanding of, or ability to learn, 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 and sound judgment.
Results-oriented mindset and commitment to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Strong interpersonal and written and 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.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience with JD Edwards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain site standard costing, including material, labor, and overhead; update bills of materials (BOMs) and production routings; and complete the annual standard cost roll.
Analyze manufacturing performance and spending trends, partnering with operations teams on corrective actions and cost-saving opportunities.
Perform month-end close activities, including adjusting journal entries and accruals, closing production work orders, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Complete monthly cost analysis of controllable expense accounts and material cost variance accounts.
Manage the production work order process and manufacturing accounting for work orders; understand, explain, and reconcile manufacturing cost variances for the plant.
Participate in daily and weekly plant meetings to explain analysis results and identify solutions.
Drive plant accounting processes to ensure accurate books and records and compliance with key control audit requirements.
Oversee cycle count and physical inventory processes, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to support accurate inventory control.
Manage site fixed-asset processes, including monthly reconciliations, asset additions and disposals, and monthly and annual fixed-asset counts or audits.
Collaborate with operations and shared services to research and resolve issues.
Perform additional duties as needed or assigned by supervisor or management.