Senior Accountant

Emerson

Job Location:

Elyria, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75000 - 95000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Description

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting the Senior Accountant will support the Professional Tools Finance this role the Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting and account reconciliations supporting the month end close and financial reporting cycle serve as main point of contact for internal & external audits and internal controls and perform other tasks as requested such as process improvement projects. This position will be located in either Rockford Illinois or Elyria Ohio.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Responsible for analysis of various accrual accounts and applicable journal entries
Responsible for performing account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards
Perform monthly review of key account reconciliations
Support annual internal and external audits by working cross functionally
Assist with project work related to system upgrades/implementations
Responsible for maintaining financial controls as process owner for key accounting processes
Lead initiatives for process improvement and data management projects
Assess compliance of standard operating procedures and internal controls
Assist in gathering information for Adhoc reporting requests
Perform all duties in accordance with Company Business Conduct Guidelines
Anticipated travel at <10%

Who You Are:

You partner with others to get work seek ways to improve processes from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You adapt quicky to changing environment and resources. You take on challenges with a positive attitude and enthusiasm. You gain the confidence and trust of others effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels.

For This Role You Will Need:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related business field
At least 4 years of related experience in accounting or finance
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong business acumen critical thinking and analytical/technical skills
Demonstrate ability to motivate by leading others
Possess the ability to multitask prioritize work independently and in a group setting
Must be accounting focused with a good knowledge of GAAP
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related business field and/or CPA
Experience working in a manufacturing industry preferred
JDE and/or Hyperion experience preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $75000-$95000annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionReporting to the Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting the Senior Accountant will support the Professional Tools Finance this role the Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting and account reconciliations supporting the month end close and financial report...

Description

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Responsible for analysis of various accrual accounts and applicable journal entries
Responsible for performing account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards
Perform monthly review of key account reconciliations
Support annual internal and external audits by working cross functionally
Assist with project work related to system upgrades/implementations
Responsible for maintaining financial controls as process owner for key accounting processes
Lead initiatives for process improvement and data management projects
Assess compliance of standard operating procedures and internal controls
Assist in gathering information for Adhoc reporting requests
Perform all duties in accordance with Company Business Conduct Guidelines
Anticipated travel at <10%

Who You Are:

For This Role You Will Need:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related business field
At least 4 years of related experience in accounting or finance
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong business acumen critical thinking and analytical/technical skills
Demonstrate ability to motivate by leading others
Possess the ability to multitask prioritize work independently and in a group setting
Must be accounting focused with a good knowledge of GAAP
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related business field and/or CPA
Experience working in a manufacturing industry preferred
JDE and/or Hyperion experience preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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Emerson

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