Asset Accountant

About Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium‑quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences because we succeed only when our employees and customers thrive.

Pay Range: $63,300.00 – $87,000.00 annual.

• Asset Accounting & Subledger Management
  • Record and track asset additions, retirements, transfers, and sales proceeds.
  • Maintain accuracy of the fixed asset subledger and related general ledger accounts.
  • Execute restricted and complex asset transactions (e.g., transfers, master data changes).
  • Monitor and review fixed asset transactions recorded outside the SAP subledger.
• Month‑End Close & Reconciliations
  • Perform subledger month‑end and year‑end close activities, including depreciation and settlement.
  • Prepare general ledger journal entries.
  • Prepare Blackline fixed asset account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting related to fixed assets.
• Controls & Compliance
  • Execute compliance checks for capitalization policies and accounting standards.
• Operational & Plant Support
  • Support plant teams with asset capitalization, close activities, and record keeping.
  • Supply asset tags (paper and metal) to plants for use in capitalizing new assets.
• Physical Inventory & Asset Verification
  • Assist with asset tagging and physical inventory processes.
  • Prepare templates for physical counts and support execution of count processes.
  • Record and reconcile book‑to‑floor adjustments resulting from physical inventories.
• Specialized Accounting and Other
  • Perform precious metal accounting, including purchases, depletion, and retirements.
  • Special projects as required.
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Deliver accurate and timely completion of month‑end close activities.
• Maintain high‑quality reconciliations with minimal adjustments.
• Consistently apply accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide reliable operational support to plant and finance teams.
• Build technical proficiency in SAP and fixed asset accounting processes.
• Demonstrate and ensure a strong customer service commitment within the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability/willingness to leverage AI (e.g., Copilot) for process automation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while effectively interfacing across all levels of the organization.
• Minimal travel required (0–10 days per year).
• Work environment is typical of an office setting.

Johns Manville offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. Paid vacation, sick leave and parental leave are provided for eligible employees. Additional benefits include basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, business travel accident coverage, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and various tax‑saving accounts (health spending account, traditional flexible spending account and dependent care spending account).

Tuition reimbursement is available for undergraduate and certain graduate programs. Johns Manville supports employee growth with educational opportunities, mentoring, and internal/external training programs.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in the workplace are critical for the long‑term success of the company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Johns Manville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.