Responsible for completing Accounting activities related to the general ledger. Responsibilities include completing and processing large numbers of Journal Entries, performing Balance Sheet account reconciliation, following up and solving Accounting Open Items in scope, and also developing and implementing improvements to all process in scope. Accountants are responsible for following Standard Accounting Policies & Procedures according to USGAAP and ensuring that Shared Services Customers are responded to in an accurate manner.
- Prepare and post Manual Journal Entries as requested.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly accruals.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
- Ensure targets and expected deliverables are met according to the SLA guidelines
- Carry out a knowledge transfer process
- Identify potential areas for process improvements and highlight to Supervisors and Continuous
- Improvement Team towards standardization and optimization of processes
- Support internal and external audit processes collaborating with the supervision of the area to meet deliverables and address explanations
- Participate in the reporting process of financial statements in a monthly basis (if corresponds).
- Develop analysis and information as requested by the Business Units.
You understand the meaning and implications of key financial indicators. You gain insight into customer needs. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
- More than two years of experience in general accounting or Big 4 environment (audit, consulting, accounting, etc.)
- Shared Services environments experience is required.
- Knowledge, insight and experience in (financial) administrative (accounting) processes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
- Oracle / SAP or other ERP experience.
- Knowledge and proven experience in Continuous Improvement projects implementation across
- Accounting processes and application of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and Project Management tools.
- Technical High School - Associate or Technical Degree in Accounting.
- University Accounting of Finance Degree.
- Hyperion or other FS reporting and consolidation system is also preferred.
- Demostrated high level knowledge in Accruals.
- Certifications and/or courses in Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Agile
- Methodologies, such as Yellow or Green Belt, PMP, Scrum Master or equivalent.
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 perspectives—because 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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Skills Required
- More than two years of experience in general accounting or Big 4 environment (audit, consulting, accounting)
- Shared Services environment experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other ERP systems
- Knowledge and proven experience implementing Continuous Improvement projects across accounting processes and applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and project management tools
- Technical High School, Associate or Technical Degree in Accounting
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience with Hyperion or other financial reporting and consolidation systems
- Demonstrated high level knowledge in accruals
- Certifications/courses in Continuous Improvement, Project Management, or Agile (Yellow/Green Belt, PMP, Scrum Master)
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
Emerson Insights
What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
