Accountant

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is hiring a Corporate Accountant at its Austin, Texas headquarters. You will join a team responsible for the global balance sheet and financial reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role supports process improvements and ERP-related accounting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and knowledge of US GAAP with SOX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification or candidacy preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience with public accounting or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience participating in month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute key aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual close related to the worldwide balance sheet per U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for accurate reporting.
• Assist in financial statement disclosures and external reporting.
• Support accounting activities for acquired entities across multiple ERP environments.
• Identify accounting issues and opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Analytical skills

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Job Description

NI is hiring a Corporate Accountant located at its headquarters in Austin, Texas, reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager. As a Corporate Accountant, you will be part of a team responsible for NI's global balance sheet and related accounting and financial reporting processes. This position plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial statements, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements, and supporting continuous improvement across the global accounting organization.

The role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to:

• Participate in highly visible corporate accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Apply and expand expertise in U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and financial controls.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders across a global organization.
• Contribute to process transformation, standardization, and automation initiatives across the accounting function.
• Develop expertise in accounting processes supporting an organization with multiple manufacturing sites, a broad portfolio of products and services, and over 90 legal entities across nearly 50 countries.
• Gain exposure to complex accounting matters and cross-functional business initiatives.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Execute key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to the Company's worldwide balance sheet in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement disclosures and other external reporting requirements.
• Support the accounting and reporting activities of unintegrated acquired entities, including the preparation and review of account reconciliations, manual journal entries, and related subledger activities across multiple ERP environments.
• Identify and communicate accounting issues, unusual fluctuations, and process improvement opportunities to management.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting leadership to support the implementation of accounting policies and consistent application of accounting practices across the organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, simplification, standardization, and optimization of accounting and reporting processes.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial close and reporting environment.
• Participate in testing and implementation activities associated with system upgrades, ERP enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Execute internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

Who You Are:

You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You partner with others to get work done. You are confident under pressure.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification or CPA candidacy preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience with a public accounting firm and/or a corporate accounting organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience participating in month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes highly preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and global environment.

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.

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.

About Us

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.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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About Emerson

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!