Responsible for completing accounting activities related to the general ledger. Responsibilities include completing and processing large numbers of journal entries, performing account reconciliations and maintaining R2R processes. Accountants are responsible for following Standard Accounting Policies & Procedures according to USGAAP and ensuring that Shared Services Customers are responded to in an accurate manner.
**PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts per reconciliation schedule in various processes such as, banks, fixed assets, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and others. Work towards resolution of open items partnering with Business Units and operational departments.
- Perform and collaborate in the accounting closing process carrying out specific tasks on a timely manner.
- Prepare and post Manual Journal Entries as requested.
- Ensure targets and expected deliverables are met according to the SLA guidelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Support Emerson's Continuous Improvement culture by constantly challenging the process and generating new improvements.
- Leverage low-code tools to automate and optimize various financial processes, including data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Support internal and external audit processes collaborating with the supervision of the area to meet deliverables and address explanations
- Prepare and review financial statements to report for HQ
**Requirements**:
**EDUCATION/LANGUAGE**
- Associates or BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration Good communication both verbal and written, English preferred.
**EXPERIENCE/SKILLS**
- Disable experience in general accounting (audit, consulting, accounting, etc.)
- Shared Services environments experience is preferred.
- Knowledge, insight and experience in (financial) administrative (accounting) processes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
- Oracle / SAP or other ERP experience is preferred. Hyperion or other reporting system is also preferred.
- Proficiency in low-code platforms (Power query, power apps, power automate) for streamlining financial processes and reporting is preferred.