Accounting Specialist

This role will provide support in the GL team by maintaining daily financial and accounting business processes of the GFS focusing on the standardization whilst delivering customer service. Provide timely and professional services that support the GFS SLA, ensuring that the monthly US GAAP financials for the country are prepared accurately and on time.

We are excited to receive your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Financial business partnering:
* Part of a team responsible for Month End closing to a strict timetable for Financials into HFM (Reporting system). Reporting scope includes P&L, Balance sheet, TWC metrics, Headcount and other statistical requirements. 
* Support the balance sheet & control reconciliations including investigation of reconciling items to clear in a timely manner (monthly bank reconciliations, AP and AR reconciliations clearing accounts, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparing journal entries as vital, accruals and prepayments etc.). 
* Perform and Analyze business reports for Bookings, Sales and backlog (preparing of daily and period flash reports, product group - KOB and End destination Reporting, performing monthly cost center reporting including variation analysis). 
* Supporting regular financial & balance sheet reviews in conjunction with the Senior Specialist and Accounting Manager. 

Continuous Improvement:
* Identify and implement process improvements with a focus on automation and standardization.  
* Support preparation of GFS KPI data and dashboards. Work closely with the regional teams and MSSC to clear backlog and aged items.   
* Contributes on the knowledge management within GFS and establishes standards and quality in the documentation efforts.

Who You Are:

You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You are capable to be progressive and able to articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods. You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.

For This Role, You Will Need:
* University or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and/or working. 
* Proficient English language skills; 
* 1-2 years’ work experience for a large multinational organization. 
* High level of curiosity, Demeanor of continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
* Experience working in a matrix structure would be of an advantage;
* Knowledge of Oracle, SAP or Syteline together with HFM preferred;
* Advanced Excel skills;   

Our Offer to You

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to build a workplace that is encouraging and exciting.

Depending on location, our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining quiet home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!