Accounting Coordinator

James Hardie Corporation; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie Corporation is seeking an Accounting Coordinator I to support finance and operations by managing accounting activities, reconciling data, and ensuring timely communication and escalations. You will work closely with operations, handle raw material receipt in SAP, and assist with invoicing and purchase order research.

The role covers month-end close tasks, RTY reporting support, and quarterly asset verifications, with opportunities to backfill storeroom receiving and collaborate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.
• Accounting coursework or exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily/Ad-hoc tasks include production entry, quality control product release coordination, production reconciliations, raw material receiving, and accounts payable review/assistance.
• Monthly tasks include SOX-related production and accounts payable journal entries, accrual reviews and preparation, and aging GR/IR maintenance.
• Additional responsibilities include supporting cost accountants and backup for storeroom receiving.

Skills

Accounts payable

SOX controls

Reconciliations

Production data entry

Quality control coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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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 .

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:

• 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 GEDrequired; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field preferred
• Accounting coursework or exposure preferred