Senior Accountant

Finance, Banking & Legal

In short

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, partnering closely with the Plant Controller, Plant Leadership, and Professional Tools Finance teams. This position contributes across multiple accounting functions, including cost accounting, general ledger activities, financial reporting, fixed assets, trade working capital, and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, record, reconcile, and validate intercompany transactions.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements, including GAAP, tax, and management reporting.
Plan, coordinate, and execute critical month-end close activities, including journal entries, labor and payroll accounting, cost allocations, and account reconciliations.
Manage balance sheet activities related to cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
Support capital expenditure reporting, asset management, depreciation forecasting, and annual physical inventory activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements within an integrated ERP environment.
Provide financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and support for additional accounting and finance initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
Ability to work independently while also contributing in a team environment.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications

Four or more years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Benefits

Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
Fosters an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
Commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture.
Support through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.
Emerson invests in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
Diverse teams working together drive growth and deliver business results.

Skills

GAAPERP

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About Emerson

Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world…

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