Corporate Accountant

Owens Corning; Toledo (OH); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Owens Corning in Toledo, OH is seeking an Accountant I (Corporate Accounting Analyst) to support the corporate accounting function, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain a timely close.

The role serves as payroll expert, partners with HR and business stakeholders, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, analyzes results, and helps strengthen internal controls and process improvements using SAP, BPC, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Excel preferred.

Responsabilités

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support payroll accounting and monthly payroll postings.
• Assist with SOX controls and internal control documentation.

Connaissances

Payroll accounting

Process improvement

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Outils

SAP

BPC

Excel

Description du poste

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The Accountant I (Corporate Accounting Analyst) plays a key role in supporting the company’s corporate accounting function by ensuring accurate financial reporting, a timely and effective financial close process, and compliance with accounting and internal control requirements. This role serves as the accounting expert for payroll and plays a key role in identifying and implementing process improvements surrounding payroll. The role also acts as a business partner with various stakeholders, prepares and reviews journal entries, performs account reconciliations, analyzes financial results and variances, and helps maintain a strong control environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for Corporate accounting areas.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the general ledger and financial reporting structure.

Payroll Analysis & Support

• Perform financial analyses and investigate account variances.
• Support and respond to ad hoc inquiries from business partners and stakeholders.
• Key point of contact for payroll accounting, and establishing sustainable payroll processes.
• Prepare and post payroll for Doors business on monthly basis.
• Monitor payroll accounts to ensure timely clearing and maintenance of accounts.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Assist with SOX compliance and monitor key financial controls.
• Identify, assess, and elevate significant risks or control issues as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and accounting standards.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Continuously improve accounting processes for greater efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Promote best practices and leverage AI tools to enhance processes.
• Demonstrate independent thinking and initiative in solving complex accounting challenges.

Stakeholder Partnership & Accounting Guidance

• Partner with HR, Payroll IT, Business Accounting, and other corporate functions.
• Coordinate with third-party payroll vendors such as Strada and Kronos to gather and validate data.
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal control teams.

Safety & Professional Leadership

• Support and promote the company's safety culture and policies.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and high-quality execution.
• Contribute to organizational success through leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong financial, accounting, and business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and implement process improvements.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and efficient and sustainable payroll processes.
• Experience using SAP, BPC, Excel, and other reporting tools (preferred).

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong communication skills – both interpersonal and written.
• Ability to work and act independently.Well organized and ability to adapt and prioritize competing priorities.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.