Record to Report Senior Specialist

Responsible for analyzing, completing, and following up on activities related to General Accounting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing and preparing manual journal entries, balance sheet accounts review, performing account reconciliations and developing and implementing improvements to all processes in scope. A high level of process accountability with minimum supervision is expected for this position.

This role is 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:

• Reconcile GL balance sheet accounts per reconciliation schedule.
• Perform and collaborate in the accounting closing process carrying out specific tasks on a timely manner.
• 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​.
• 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.
• Participate in the reporting process of financial statements in a monthly basis.
• Develop analysis and information as requested by the country controllers or 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:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration.
• Excellent communication both verbal and written in English (B2 or higher)
• At least 5 years of experience in general accounting​.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge in Accruals, Prepaids, Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Month End Processes/routines.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management (internal/external auditors, Finance Directors, and others)
• Shared Services environments experience is required.
• Knowledge, insight and experience in financial/accounting processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Oracle (preferred) / SAP or other ERP experience is required. Hyperion (HFM - preferred) or other reporting system is also required.
  
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience working for the North America region
• Certifications and/or courses in Artificial Intelligence, Automation and other Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Agile Methodologies, such as Yellow or Green Belt, PMP, Scrum Master or equivalent. 
• Proficiency in low-code platforms (Power query, power apps, power automate) for streamlining financial processes and reporting is 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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.