Senior Accountant

If you are an accounting or finance professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sherman, TX location, this role will perform and own general accounting functions, leading the monthly closing process, and supporting the preparation of regular Forecasts/Budgets for the Sherman Campus.

As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will be: 

• Analyzing material, material burden, direct labor, indirect labor, variable/fixed manufacturing overhead, and all other costs.
• Performing account reconciliations, variance analysis, and analysis/reporting of product profitability.
• Preparing assigned journal entries.
• Maintaining and leading standard cost for multiple organizations, including annual cost implosion and physical inventory.
• Supporting and reconciling inventory, to include preparation of excess and obsolete (E&O) model quarterly with direction from the with Materials team.
• Coordinating and leading internal and external audits and managing internal controls.
• Maintain Weekly/Monthly reporting as directed by management, such as sales reporting and Payroll Analysis.
• Maintain and automate daily reporting as directed by management.

Who You Are:

You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You achieve gained trust and support of others.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3 years accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of financial reporting, general accounting processes, and capital budgeting
• Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, advanced Pivot Tables/Charts, Macros and Power Query a plus) 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Master’s Degree, CPA, or CMA
• 2 years cost accounting experience

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 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.

Our Location: 

Sherman, TX, offers the charm of a small town with the conveniences of a city. Located in North Texas less than an hour from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Sherman offers a diverse range of outdoor recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking.  Sherman's low cost of living, excellent schools, and close proximity to Lake Texoma make it an ideal place to call home!

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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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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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