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Emerson

Senior Corporate Accountant

Emerson

. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for the Company's worldwide balance sheet in compliance with U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls, with a strong ability to lead financial close activities and process improvement initiatives. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, along with effective communication of complex accounting concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
U.S. GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingMonth-End Close ProcessesCPA CertificationOracle and Hyperion Experience

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Hard Skills
Financial Statement AnalysisAccount ReconciliationsJournal Entry PreparationData AnalysisProcess ImprovementAutomation InitiativesSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceFinancial Close ActivitiesTechnical Accounting ResearchMulti-ERP Environments
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
OracleHyperionMicrosoft Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA Certification
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingSEC ReportingCorporate AccountingGlobal Accounting Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for the Company's worldwide balance sheet in compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare, review, and analyze complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Perform balance sheet analytics and identify risks, unusual transactions, and emerging accounting issues
  • Support preparation and review of financial statement disclosures and external reporting requirements
  • Serve as a primary accounting resource for unintegrated acquired entities across multiple ERP environments
  • Research, document, and communicate technical accounting conclusions and policy considerations
  • Identify and communicate accounting issues, unusual fluctuations, and process improvement opportunities to Corporate Accounting leadership
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements
  • Partner with Corporate Accounting leadership on accounting policy implementation and consistent accounting practices
  • Lead automation, simplification, standardization, and optimization initiatives
  • Drive special projects and strategic initiatives to improve financial close and reporting effectiveness
  • Lead testing and implementation for system upgrades, ERP enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives
  • Execute and evaluate Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls over financial reporting
  • Coordinate internal and external auditor requests, supporting documentation, and audit inquiries
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to less experienced accounting team members

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a public accounting firm and/or a corporate accounting organization
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting
  • Experience leading or owning month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis
  • Demonstrated experience researching and applying accounting guidance to complex business transactions
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  • CPA certification strongly preferred
  • Experience with publicly traded companies and SEC reporting requirements
  • Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion, and related financial systems
  • Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or multi-ERP environments
  • Experience leading process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
  • Experience working in a global accounting environment
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly matrixed organization

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Profit sharing retirement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Flexible time off plans
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Vacation leave
  • Holiday leave
  • Mentorship
  • Training
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Career development programs
  • Flexible, competitive benefits plans