http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/Los-Angeles-Accounting-Jobs/118132/ View Los Angeles Accounting Jobs at James Hardie en-us http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/images/jameshardie/jameshardie-logo.gif http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/Los-Angeles-Accounting-Jobs/118132/ 720 Title: Corporate Cost Accountant

Job Description: "Position Summary As a member of the Accounting team, the Corporate Cost Accountant, reports into the US Divisional Controller and is responsible for the aggregated planning, analyzing, and reporting of the profitability of the plant's manufacturing operations through detailed reports of efficiencies related to the plant's production and other key financial information for management review. The incumbent will be based in the Mission Viejo corporate office and will be a key liaison between the Plant Finance personnel and key leadership within the Organization. The Corporate Cost Accountant will be expected to consolidate Plant operational data into timely, accurate, and actionable information to key stakeholders in the Organization. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating and conducting cycle counts and annual physical counts within the plant, guiding the cost analysis process, and building and controlling the plant's annual budget. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, analyzes, and communicates the profitability of the plant's manufacturing operations to produce informative, detailed reports outlining efficiencies, plant production, and key financial information for management review by: (65%) • Independently collecting and analyzing operational data; • Gathering data from key shop floor staff on production, inventory control, maintenance, etc; • Examining the plant's production costs, gain/loss, and month-end closing data; • Gaining understanding, explaining, and reconciling manufacturing financial variances for the plant; • Identifying resources and solutions to control or eliminate gaps to plan and/or plant performance goals. Guides cost analysis process by implementing, refining, and reporting cost account processes that highlight operational opportunities and initiates projects that provide effective solutions by: (30%) • Support ongoing and adhoc consolidated reporting to the Organization; • Providing trends and forecasts and recommending future action; • Continually identifying, designing, and implementing best Corporate Cost Accountant practices and process improvements and explaining processes and techniques to all operational finance personnel; • Interacting with all levels of the Plant and Organization to help drive change and gain commitment and buy-in for the new processes; and • Collaborating with business partners in the implementation of SAP to better control operational processes. Supports the annual budget for all Manufacturing locations: (5%) • Gathering the past year's data and forecasting budget for the new year; • Determining additional labor, cost of labor, total cost/square footage of the plant; and • Communicating budget for the year and placing controls to maintain this number. • Generating a consolidated budget from all manufacturing locations. 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 Decision Making: The Corporate Cost Accountant makes decisions based on trends identified in the operational data and offers his/her opinion and solutions to management. The incumbent has the responsibility to recommend changes and areas of improvement where appropriate, backed by the data analysis from the Company's systems. The incumbent must use his/her experiences to confidently make decisions that influence a large portion of the business. The data analyzed is very important to the success of the division, making accuracy paramount. Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities: The Corporate Cost Accountant does not have direct reports, however, he/she will be responsible for training others on best practices, changes to current processes, cycle counting, etc. The incumbent will have a high level of responsibility to report outcomes of his/her analysis and recommendations on a frequent basis to senior management. The incumbent must possess a high-level of communication skill with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Scope of Position: The Corporate Cost Accountant spends the majority of his/her time performing analysis, problem solving, and generating new solutions/ideas. The incumbent is required to continuously think of new and improved methods for process improvement to better control variance and forecast budget. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Ability to challenge information and a passion to exhaustively uncover robust facts and data which improve insights and the quality of the final decision. • Demonstrated knowledge of standard and cost accounting methods. • Proven presentation skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing accounting process and procedures (preferred). • Proven ability to synthesize complex and detailed data and information into meaningful outtakes and decision-based information. • Demonstrated expertise of research methods and report preparation. • Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance. • Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate cost and financial information across the business. • Ability to be tactical as well as see the bigger operational picture. • Demonstrated ability to identify problems and think independently about alternative ways to solve problems based on analysis of data. • Ability to offer advanced solutions based on collected, summarized, and analyzed data. • Ability to apply creativity and latitude in identifying new projects, trends, and processes. • 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). • Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion. • The desire and tenacity to grow within the organization with the ability to relocate to other manufacturing facilities for advancement opportunities, as appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Accounting or Finance Degree preferred). • 3 or more years of manufacturing and cost accounting experience (manufacturing environment preferred). • 3 or more years of experience in standard costing, material, labor and overhead variance analysis. • Demonstrated experience with ERP systems software (SAP preferred). Competencies: • Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues; problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. • Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. • Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others' assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. • Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. • Building Strategic Working Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. • Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. • Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved. • Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it. • Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. • Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization." Requisition Number: FINANCE-741 Interest Category: Accounting / Finance Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Corporate-Cost-Accountant-Job-CA-92675/677363/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Corporate-Cost-Accountant-Job-CA-92675/677363/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Tax Accountant

Job Description: "Position Summary The Tax Accountant reports directly into the Tax Manager who is directly responsible to the US CFO. The primary role is to assist the Tax Manager in preparing tax returns and payments for various legal entities. Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and file local and state sales tax returns (35%) • Prepare and file income tax work papers and schedules (25%) • Assist and support various projects including but not limited to system and process research and improvements, tax audits, and tax compliance(20%) • Prepare and file property tax returns and payments (15%) • Research, resolve, and respond to notices from regulatory authorities such as IRS, FTB, SBE (5%) 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 Decision Making: The Tax Accountant will need to apply basic decision making skills for this role and will have strong guidance from the Tax Manager, however they will need to have strong potential to grow and develop in these skills to ensure success in this and future roles. Supervisory/ Lead Responsibilities: This role is entry level and not a lead role, however the Tax Accountant must have the ability and willingness to develop in this area to be considered for promotion. Scope of Position: The Tax Accountant spends the majority of his/her time preparing and filing various types of tax returns within given deadlines be it weekly, monthly or quarterly. This person requires the ability to work under reasonable stress and at an acceptable pace to meet these criteria. The person should possess strong research skills and be efficient in using the internet and other sources for this purpose. The Tax Accountant will be expected to have the ability and potential to make recommendations for improving existing procedures and will need to have strong communication skills both written and verbal. The Tax Accountant will also need to have the potential to develop a high level of technical skills in relation to tax laws and procedures. Continuous learning is required and the Tax Accountant must be willing to attend seminars and tax events as and when required. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: • Strong desire to purse a long term career in corporate tax • Knowledge of basic tax laws • Experience working in a fast paced accounting and/or tax department • Ability to learn and apply new tax laws and procedures and willingness to keep current with changing laws and trends within corporate tax • Attend tax seminars when required • High level of communication skills both verbal and written • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast pace and meet deadlines • Ability to develop basic problem solving skills to a higher level • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and action when required • Advanced skills with standard software applications - MS Word, Excel , Outlook • Experience in accounting software (preferred) • Ability to travel as necessary (minimum)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required: • BA in Accounting or Finance (Tax concentration preferred) • 1-3 years post College experience working in a fast paced Accounting and/or Finance Department (tax focus preferred)" Requisition Number: FINANCE-711 Interest Category: Accounting / Finance Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Mission Viejo State: California Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Tax-Accountant-Job-CA-92675/642557/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/MISSION-VIEJO-Tax-Accountant-Job-CA-92675/642557/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS