Accountant - Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

About the role

Emerson is looking for an Accountant to support key accounting and financial reporting activities in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on factory costing, cost accounting and manufacturing finance. The role partners with cross-functional teams to drive financial accuracy, provide business insights, support operational decisions and contribute to budgeting, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates, variance analysis and month-end closing
• Prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and schedules
• Develop and maintain monthly management reports, and take part in quarterly business reviews and annual budgeting
• Lead the annual cost roll and review excess and obsolete inventory reserves and warranty expense reserves quarterly
• Support cycle counts, annual physical inventory counts and fixed asset verification
• Assist with Free Trade Agreement applications and renewals, and support US GAAP, SOX, statutory audit and compliance requirements
• Serve as accounting contact for enterprise IT expenditure reporting, support insurance renewals and contribute to special projects and ad hoc work

Required profile

• Knowledge of factory costing, standard costing, cost roll processes and manufacturing finance
• Experience in cost accounting, variance analysis, month-end close and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA or equivalent, or equivalent education and experience (preferred)
• Experience in a multinational organization preferred; Oracle ERP proficiency preferred

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and levels

What we offer

• Competitive benefits plans and medical insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program and employee resource groups
• Flexible time off, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave
• Career development through mentorship, training and leadership opportunities