Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Lincoln IL location. Relocation assistance will be provided. or candidates residing outside of a 50-mile radius of Lincoln, IL.

Position Overview:

Supervises the daily activities of the accounting department in accordance with plant, division and corporate guidelines and procedures. Provide analysis of plant operations reflective of changes in the changing manufacturing environment.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Appraise employee performance and administers salaries.
• Develops -employees through training and motivation.
• Effectively manages the payroll clerk, financial analyst, and FLDP of the accounting department.
• Work with two team members in Pune, India who perform daily and repetitive tasks for Lincoln.
• Assist the plant controller in the hiring, training and development of plant accounting personnel.
• Interpret financial information for all levels of the organization.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are correctly stated and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Is responsible for the analysis of customer incentive programs.
• Assume the financial analyst and plant controller's responsibilities in his/her absence.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecast in conjunction with division guidelines.
• Establish and maintains internal controls to comply with corporate requirements.
• Perform periodic evaluation of plant systems for conformance to division and corporate guidelines.
• Work closely with other managers in matters of special analyses and projects.
• Administers departmental budgets and evaluates performance as required to meet plant, division, and corporate objectives.
• Serve as contact for all Accounts Payable/FSC issues including check requests and payments.
• Active role in assisting controller in the annual profit plan
• Report daily sales and analyzed discrepancies to report to management
• Serve as the lead contact for internal and external audits as well as internal compliance reviews.
• Supervise the capital spending and asset capitalization process performed by the Sr Financial Analyst, FLDP and Pune team.
• Complete other projects as assigned.
• Adhere to all facility safety guidelines and identifies potential hazards to reduce or eliminate them.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in work area and supports all procedures set forth to assure product and process quality and plant manufacturing principles.

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs

Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• Minimum five years' experience in financial/general accounting is required
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of corporate policies and procedures is required.
• In-depth knowledge of ORACLE, Vista, MAPICS, Encore and all other appropriate corporate systems.
• A strong working knowledge of key corporate measures is required.
• Incumbent must possess strong managerial and interpersonal skills enabling him/her to deal with multiple "high priority" duties.
• Strong people skills are necessary to motivate and develop direct reports.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Excel and strong PC skills.

Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

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Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential

Job Level: Manager
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time