Accountant

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Senior Accountant – Doors Segment
Span of Control: Individual Contributor

Core Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Independently execute accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Perform ongoing accounting responsibilities for the Doors segment.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP and Owens Corning policy.
• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded and ledger entries are accurate.
• Reconcile ledger accounts to the general ledger and ensure reconciliations are supported by valid items.
• Analyze financial statements and explain variances.
• Work directly with accounting leaders to resolve accounting issues and concerns within the identified period.
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial information.

Process Excellence & Controls

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Identify control gaps and implement sustainable improvements.
• Facilitate and complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles in accordance with published calendars.
• Provide timely and accurate journal entries for assigned areas.
• Complete all account reconciliations timely and in accordance with Owens Corning policy.
• Perform standard process and balance analysis and clearly articulate events driving balance changes.
• Develop, document, and maintain sound, consistent, and sustainable processes and controls.
• Ensure integrity, quality, and confidentiality of financial and non-financial data.
• Contribute to department and organizational projects as assigned.

Analytical Insight & Decision Support

• Review financial and operational information to identify inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities.
• Interpret information by integrating data from multiple sources to identify trends and cause-effect relationships.
• Develop relevant options for addressing problems and improving outcomes.
• Support management decision-making with accurate, timely, and insightful analysis.
• Build an in-depth understanding of the business to provide meaningful insight into operating performance.

Business Partnership & Collaboration

• Develop strong working relationships across Operations Accounting, FP&A, Business Segments, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong listening skills and consult on accounting and business matters.
• Operate as a trusted and valued partner to the business.
• Share information fully, clearly, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and teamwork.

Safety & Compliance

• Live the Owens Corning safety standard and fully adhere to all safety responsibilities.
• Identify and report safety concerns when observed.
• Ensure compliance with Owens Corning safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate accountability for safety metrics through proactive identification of hazards and concerns.

Continuous Learning

• Actively pursue continued professional education inside and outside the company to deepen accounting and business knowledge.

Performance Metrics

• Accurate and timely completion of close activities and reconciliations.
• Reduction in recurring accounting or control issues.
• Quality and clarity of financial insights provided.
• Strength of internal controls and process documentation.
• Formal and informal feedback from leaders and business partners.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Broad financial and business acumen.
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and implement process improvements.
  • Ability to learn and apply systems and tools quickly.
• Personal Characteristics:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to operate independently with sound judgment and minimal daily direction.
  • Organized, deliberate, and reliable approach to work.
  • Thrives in a team-based, fast-paced, and changing environment.
  • Demonstrated aspiration to grow within Owens Corning.
  • Holds self to high ethical standards.