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 fixed assets. 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.
**In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be**:
- Prepare and post Manual Journal Entries as requested.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly accruals.
- Ensure targets and expected deliverables are met according to the SLA guidelines
- Carry out a knowledge transfer process
- Identify potential areas for process improvements and highlight to Supervisors and Continuous Improvement Team towards standardization and optimization of processes
- Support internal and external audit processes collaborating with the supervision of the area to meet deliverables and address explanations
- Participate in the reporting process of financial statements in a monthly basis.
- Develop analysis and information as requested by the Business Units.
**Who You Are**:
You understand the meaning and implications of key financial indicators.
You gain insight into customer needs. You build teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
**For This Role, You Will Need**:
- More than two years of experience in general accounting or Big 4 environment (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.
- Experience in Shared Services environment is preferred.
**Our Offer To You**:
We offer a competitive benefits package to recognize and support our employees such as private health insurance with dependent coverage, life insurance, flexible work opportunities, wellness center, door-to-door transportation, Asociacion Solidarista, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and career growth focus and many more.
Commitment with Diversity and Equal Opportunity
At Emerson, we have seven Employee Resource Groups that demonstrate our commitment with DE&I. Through continuous development of activities, programs, and social awareness. Our communities are:
- Black Employee Alliance
- Diverse Abilities
- HOPE
- LGTBIQ + Allies CR
- Costa Rica SOMOS
- Mosaic
- Women's Impact Network
At Emerson, we are passionate about what we do. Our technology and engineering expertise has enabled us to be at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technologies has positioned us as a leader in the world of automation solutions and engineering.
We believe that our success lies in the strength of our people; what sets Emerson apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We firmly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, allowing us to tackle sophisticated challenges with new perspectives. We embrace individuals from all walks of life, valuing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. When you join our team, you become part of a rich tapestry of talent that propels us forward.
We not only care about our people professionally but also personally. At Emerson, we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. We offer a range of development opportunities, mentorship programs, and support networks to ensure that our employees thrive in their careers and find fulfillment beyond the workplace.