Cost Accountant

Emerson

. Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and cost of sales and inventory reporting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRound Rock • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, financial analysis, and cost accounting, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management. Proven ability to analyze financial data, communicate insights effectively, and support cross-functional teams in achieving operational efficiency.

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Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisCost AccountingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyOrder-to-Cash Process

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsAccount ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingInventory AccountingData AnalysisFinancial ModelingTransactional Accounting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Oracle ERPFinancial Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Cost AccountingManufacturing EnvironmentOperational EfficiencyInternal ControlsSales Order Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and cost of sales and inventory reporting
Analyze financial and operational results against standards, forecasts, and budgets
Identify performance drivers and provide actionable insights to business partners
Support sales order management and commission-related analysis across production and testing environments
Monitor inventory valuation and assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and related internal controls
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Care teams to maintain accurate product costing and strengthen financial processes
Provide accounting support for the Order-to-Cash process and resolve transactional issues
Support budgeting and forecasting through development, analysis, and monitoring of operational cost assumptions
Assist with internal and external audit requirements and maintain compliance with accounting policies and control procedures
Research and resolve complex financial and transactional issues
Contribute to initiatives improving reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and business performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a related finance function
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and transactional accounting processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting capabilities
Ability to research, analyze, and resolve financial and transactional issues across multiple functional areas
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environment preferred
Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting practices preferred
Experience supporting Order-to-Cash, sales order management, billing, or related transactional processes preferred
Experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems preferred
Advanced data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling capabilities preferred
Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing sustainable solutions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
Award-winning employee development programs
Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture
Equal opportunity workplace
Accessibility assistance or accommodation