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About the Role
As a Corporate Accountant, you will be part of a team responsible for NI's global balance sheet and related accounting and financial reporting processes. This position plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial statements, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements, and supporting continuous improvement across the global accounting organization.
Responsibilities
- Execute key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to the Company's worldwide balance sheet in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statement disclosures and other external reporting requirements.
- Support the accounting and reporting activities of unintegrated acquired entities, including the preparation and review of account reconciliations, manual journal entries, and related subledger activities across multiple ERP environments.
- Identify and communicate accounting issues, unusual fluctuations, and process improvement opportunities to management.
- Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
- Partner with Corporate Accounting leadership to support the implementation of accounting policies and consistent application of accounting practices across the organization.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, simplification, standardization, and optimization of accounting and reporting processes.
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial close and reporting environment.
- Participate in testing and implementation activities associated with system upgrades, ERP enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives.
- Execute internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification or CPA candidacy preferred.
- 2+ 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 participating in month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes highly preferred.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion.
- Experience with process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and global environment.
- 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.
Skills
- U.S. GAAP
- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Financial controls
- Process transformation
- Standardization
- Automation
- Oracle
- Hyperion
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.