Accounting Coordinator

James Hardie; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Day-one health coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking an Accounting Coordinator I to support finance and operations by handling production data, reconciling materials, and assisting with month-end close. You’ll serve as the production confirmation contact and collaborate with operations to ensure accurate data in SAP and timely processing of invoices and POs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred manufacturing ERP exposure, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supporting accounting role or equivalent education preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP exposure a plus.
• Experience working in Excel and other Microsoft applications is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with a concern for accuracy and ensuring processes and tasks are completed correctly.
• Solid organizational skills with ability to manage time and resources to ensure work is completed.
• Reliability, detail oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Daily/Ad-hoc tasks: Production entry, quality control review, production reconciliations, raw material receiving, review of accounts payable.
• Monthly tasks: Support day 0 production closure, complete SOX tasks, journal entry review, aged GR/IR review.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support cost accountants, backup for storeroom receiving.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

ERP experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP exposure

Microsoft Office

Job description

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

The Accounting Coordinator I supports finance and operations by managing assigned accounting activities and ensuring timely, purposeful communication and escalations. Core responsibilities include entering and reconciling production and operational data, escalating discrepancies, and supporting the execution of the monthly SOX controls. The role serves as the site ‘production confirmation key point of contact and partners closely with operational stakeholders. This position is also responsible for the accurate and timely receipt of raw materials and goods purchased in SAP, including the reconciliation of the key raw material. This role also supports the buyer process by assisting in researching of invoicing, purchase orders, and aged receipts. Additionally, the Accounting Coordinator I provides support in month-end close activities. The role may also be asked to perform non-basic task including financial items such as entering data to support RTY reporting, and/or in quarterly fixed asset and capital spare verifications.

What You’ll Do:

Daily/Ad-hoc tasks:

• Production entry (Sheet Machine, Finishing)
• Review and coordinate quality control product release/ block
• Production reconciliations
• Raw material receiving
• Review ad assist with accounts payable

Monthly tasks:

• Support day 0 production closure
• Complete and document production and accounts payable related SOX tasks
• Provide accounts payable accrual related journal entry review and preparation support
• Review and maintain aged GR/IR

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supporting cost accountants on tasks as needed
• Act as backup for storeroom receiving

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field is a plus
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supporting accounting role or equivalent education preferred
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP exposure a plus
• Experience working in excel and other Microsoft applications is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills both in-person and over the phone
• Be curious, take initiative, and ask questions
• Detail oriented with a concern for accuracy and ensuring tha tprocesses and tasks are completed correctly
• Solid organizational skills with ability to manage time and resources to ensure work is completed
• Take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences; seek guidance from finance leadership as needed
• Reliability, detail, oriented, ambitious, works well in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and regular interruptions
• Solid grasp of Excel, confient using an ERP system and other databases
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborate as part of a team towards common goals
• Ability to work limited overtime as needed (primiarily during month-end close)
• Willing to wear safety PPE as required

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $25/hourly to $28/hourly. 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.

• Compensation: competitive salary
• 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

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

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.