Staff Accountant (Project Management)
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Summary:
Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for all month-end activities, including booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, HFM and POR uploads. In addition, this role is responsible for assisting with budget preparation.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare journal entries as defined
- Responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Treasury operations and bank reconciliations
- Analyze manufacturing costs to establish standard labor and overhead rates
- Coordinate physical inventory and inventory excess/obsolete reviews
- Analyze actual vs. expected results for the month
- Conduct variance analysis
- Prepare intercompany invoices for processing by accounts payable
- Reconcile intercompany accounts during month end financial close
- Assist with annual budget review process and presentation
- Other finance functions, as needed
Reporting & Analytics:
- Assist with monthly financial metrics and compare to forecast and prior year
- Assist with Hyperion reporting for the business unit
- Complete various weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting requirements as defined
Minimal Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, required
- Or minimum 4 years Accounting/Financial Analysis experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
- Experience with Hyperion and Oracle systems preferred
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Bondable, must complete successful criminal record check
No calls or agencies please. 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, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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.
