Accountant

Emerson Electric - Chanhassen, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Chanhassen, MN

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for preparing and inputting accounting journal entries, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies. This role involves account reconciliations, monthly analysis of manufacturing variances, and collaboration with site operations to develop cost standards. The position also supports asset audits, internal control reviews, and process improvement strategies across North America sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and input accounting journal entries.
• Provide documentation and financial reporting data to support accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations and reviews to ensure proper balance sheet valuation and reporting.
• Prepare and communicate monthly analysis of manufacturing variances and recommend actions for improvement.
• Partner with site operations to develop and review standards costs and product cost performance.
• Assist with asset audits and internal control reviews, including documentation, to ensure effective financial controls.
• Support the Annual Physical inventory count and periodic cycle counts.
• Assist in identifying and driving best in class process improvement strategies for North America sites.
• Support system updates and maintenance.
• Update process documentation including accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice-to-haves

• High level of integrity and accountability with results-orientation and a strong ability for prioritization.
• Strong technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to partner effectively with business leaders, including strong customer service skills.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (Manufacturing and Financials).
• Power BI experience is a plus.

Benefits

• A variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit sharing retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.