Junior General Accountant

Emerson; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co in Mexico City is seeking a finance professional to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial information across entities, aligning reporting with US GAAP and Mexican GAAP requirements.

You will lead GL reconciliations, coordinate audits, and ensure timely consolidation and month-end close, delivering accurate balance sheets and financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Desirable experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements under US GAAP and Mexican GAAP.
• Lead GL and subledger reconciliations and ensure complete accounting records.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and respond to audit requests.
• Ensure timely submission of local information into Emerson’s consolidation system.
• Oversee month-end close activities and reporting schedules.
• Maintain internal controls and SOX-related processes across entities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Problem solving

Adaptability

Integrity

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

Consolidation systems

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial information across the entities under their oversight. Accountable for the timely and compliant preparation and issuance of financial statements in accordance with both U.S. GAAP and Mexican GAAP (MEX GAAP) requirements.

Leads the governance and administration of general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely issuance of monthly reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.

Serves as the primary coordinator for internal and external audit engagements, facilitating effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring audit readiness, and driving the timely resolution of findings while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

1. Conducts monthly reviews and analysis of financial statements prepared under both U.S. GAAP and Mexican GAAP (MEX GAAP) for the assigned entities.

2. Leads the management, administration, and coordination of general ledger and subledger account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and completion of all accounting records.

3. Ensure trial balances accurately reflect the underlying accounting and financial information of the entities under responsibility.

4. Oversee the timely and accurate submission of local financial information into Emerson’s global consolidation system, in accordance with corporate reporting deadlines and requirements.

5. Ensures the timely and effective execution of all month-end close activities, maintaining compliance with established reporting schedules.

6. Manages and monitors compliance with financial systems, internal controls, and accounting processes across the entities within scope.

7. Ensures adherence to both U.S. GAAP and Mexican GAAP accounting standards across all functional areas and prepares balance sheet and financial statement reconciliation reports between both reporting books.

8. Coordinates internal and external audit activities across the controllership organization, ensuring the timely preparation and delivery of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses required to satisfy audit requirements.

9. Prepares and delivers ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and management presentations to support business and reporting requirements for the entities under responsibility.

Who are you:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across functions and organizational levels.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a continuous improvement approach to processes and controls.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, leveraging financial data to support business objectives.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in handling confidential financial information.
• Customer- and stakeholder-focused approach, ensuring responsive support to internal and external business partners.

For this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Desirable experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial consolidation and reporting systems, including corporate consolidation platforms.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit support, compliance, and SOX-related processes.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify variances, and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Experience preparing ad hoc financial reports, schedules, and management presentations.
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms) and financial reporting tools.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience as a General Accountant, with demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial statement preparation.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in a multinational and cross-functional business environment.

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.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

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.

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

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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!

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