Accounting Coordinator I

Job Description

Accounting Coordinator | James Hardie

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at James Hardie, located at one of their operating sites. James Hardie is an industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, building a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite, and PVC decking and railing products under trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, and AZEK® Exteriors. This role is crucial for supporting both finance and operations by accurately managing accounting activities, ensuring timely communication of financial data, and contributing to the integrity of monthly financial closes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $25–$28 hourly
• Team: Collaborates with finance, operations, and cost accounting.
• Mission: Manages daily accounting activities, reconciles production and raw material data, and supports month-end close to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Excel, Microsoft applications, other databases.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage daily production data: Enter and reconcile production data for sheet machine and finishing, and review/coordinate quality control product release/block.
• Process material receipts: Accurately and timely record raw materials and purchased goods in SAP, including reconciling key raw materials.
• Support financial controls: Execute and document monthly SOX controls related to production and accounts payable, and review and maintain aged Goods Received/Invoice Received (GR/IR) entries.
• Contribute to month-end close: Assist with day 0 production closure, provide accounts payable accrual related journal entry review and preparation support, and support RTY reporting.
• Assist with operational finance: Research invoicing and purchase orders for the buyer process, verify fixed assets and capital spares quarterly, and act as backup for storeroom receiving.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field is a plus.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a supporting accounting role or equivalent education is preferred. Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is preferred, with SAP exposure being a specific advantage. Experience in a manufacturing environment is also preferred.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications, excellent customer service abilities both in-person and over the phone, and solid verbal and written communication skills are essential. The role demands strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail with a concern for accuracy, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in an environment with regular interruptions. Candidates should also be curious, take initiative, and be reliable.
• Bonus: An Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field, experience within a manufacturing environment, and specific exposure to SAP.