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Staff Accountant Job
Job Number:
25775590
Company Name:
James Hardie
Job Location:
Mission Viejo, CA US
Job Category:
Accounting & Finance
Staff Accountant Job
Job Title: Staff Accountant Requisition Number: FINANCE-903 Interest Category: Accounting / Finance Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES
Shift: Days
Job Description: Position Summary
The Staff Accountant performs professional accounting work, including reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing and verifying financial data and account reports, compiling information for department staff regarding accounting practices and procedures and related compliance issues, as well as providing overall support for the general accounting needs for the Company's U.S. divisions. The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Controller who in turn, reports directly into the Divisional Controller.
Position Responsibilities Prepares monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports and provides interpretation of results as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Company's U.S. divisions by: (50%) - Performing all tasks associated with the general ledger, including entering monthly journal entries and executing monthly closing entries; - Accounting for and maintaining Fixed Assets including CIP (construction-in-process) accounts; - Maintaining integrity of all general ledger transactions; - Ensuring that the general ledger is closed within the timelines of the Company's closing schedule; - Performing account analysis and reconciliations and performing correcting journal entries; - Ensuring that all financial statements are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management; and - Developing strong working relationships with the coworkers and other department heads. Analyzes financial data and prepares account reconciliations by: (15%) - Navigating and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate; - Reviewing, validating, and processing transactions; - Providing useful, timely, and accurate analysis of financial results and information to the Assistant Controller; and - Developing and maintaining current and accurate account reconciliations. Supports the ongoing preparations for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including developing process narratives and desk procedures with limited guidance by: (15%) - Performing periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program; - Assisting in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls; - Assisting in administering and enforcing all accounting policies and procedures; and - Supporting the creation, development, and maintenance of the department's process documentation and flowcharts. Effectively communicates and escalates issues and information to the Accounting Manager or other appropriate levels of management on a timely basis by: (10%) - Understanding general departmental processes to be able to identify unusual transactions or issues; and - Providing timely communication to the Accounting Manager or other management to support an effective resolution. Provides general assistance and support to the Accounting Manager by preparing ad hoc reports and financial analysis by: (5%) - Developing an understanding of GAAP and related processes for which the staff is responsible to provide general support to the Assistant Controller and management; and - Effectively communicate results of the analysis to the Assistant Controller. Provides, suggests and supports alternatives to work processes that will increase efficiencies and financial results by: (5%) - Developing strong understanding of the accounting and business processes that the staff is responsible for; - Identifying process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes; - Partnering with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements; and - Supporting the control and monitoring of the implementation to ensure change is being followed and is operating effectively. 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.
Quantitative Dimensions
The staff accountant will be looked upon to demonstrate the ability to learn quickly through asking questions and a willingness to take ownership and provide updates on new responsibilities.
Decision Making: The Staff Accountant must have good problem solving and reasoning skills in order to be able to make logical day-to-day departmental decisions with limited involvement from Management. Supervisory/Lead
Responsibilities: The Staff Accountant must be able to demonstrate an ability to lead small projects or initiatives effectively in order to have the potential for promotion within the Company.
Scope of Position: The Staff Accountant spends the majority of his/her time performing accounting-related activities in the GL department based in Mission Viejo, CA with regular direction and guidance from the Senior Accountants and Accounting Manager. This includes general accounting and analysis, project participation, and other regulatory and compliance-based functions.
Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle accounting process, including account reconciliation. - Demonstrated knowledge of accounting for and maintaining Fixed Assets in a manufacturing environment. - Demonstrated knowledge SOX compliance processes and procedures. - Demonstrated skill in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use. - Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. - Skill in maintaining accounting records for special accounts and projects. Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments within established polices and procedures. - Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of management and other departments. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution. - Ability to develop understanding of financial reporting to support process and transition to the G/L group. - Ability and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies. - Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, pivot tables & V Lookups, and other financially-related and proprietary software). Education/Experience: Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. - 2 or more years of general accounting experience, coupled with accounting experience in a manufacturing environment of at least $100M in annual revenues. - 3 or more years of financial accounting experience. - Experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred). - Familiarity with Business Objects (preferred).
