Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant will support the Professional Tools Finance organization. In this role, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting and account reconciliations, supporting the month end close and financial reporting cycle, serve as main point of contact for internal & external audits and internal controls, and perform other tasks as requested such as process improvement projects. This position will be located in either Rockford, Illinois or Elyria, Ohio.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Responsible for analysis of various accrual accounts and applicable journal entries
• Responsible for performing account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards
• Perform monthly review of key account reconciliations
• Support annual internal and external audits by working cross functionally
• Assist with project work related to system upgrades/implementations
• Responsible for maintaining financial controls as process owner for key accounting processes
• Lead initiatives for process improvement and data management projects
• Assess compliance of standard operating procedures and internal controls
• Assist in gathering information for Adhoc reporting requests
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company Business Conduct Guidelines
• Anticipated travel at

Who You Are:

You partner with others to get work done. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You adapt quicky to changing environment and resources. You take on challenges with a positive attitude and enthusiasm. You gain the confidence and trust of others easily. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field
• At least 4 years of related experience in accounting or finance
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and analytical/technical skills
• Demonstrate ability to motivate by leading others
• Possess the ability to multitask, prioritize, work independently and in a group setting
• Must be accounting focused with a good knowledge of GAAP
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field and/or CPA
• Experience working in a manufacturing industry preferred
• JDE and/or Hyperion experience preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $75,000-$95,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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Work Authorization

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 for hire.

No calls or agencies please.