Senior Cost Accountant

About the Role

Emerson is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join our Operations team in Aiken, South Carolina. In this role, you will provide accounting, reporting, and analysis to support company objectives and improvements in inventory management, product cost/profitability, manufacturing productivity, and overall process efficiency across our site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's cost systems for all domestic locations
• Roll and verify standard/current costs for all products
• Review Bill of Material (BOM) and coordinate with plants and departments
• Review and analyze absorption (Material, Labor, Overhead) P&L impact
• Compile Productivity and Efficiency reports for operations and management
• Prepare and analyze excess & obsolete inventory and ensure appropriate handling
• Perform Month End closing processes and journal entries
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts including inventory monthly, quarterly, or annually as required
• Coordinate and oversee physical inventories, including reconciliation and recording
• Complete and analyze Gross Profit and Product mix reports for management
• Maintain the company's transfer pricing files and complete transfer pricing study documents
• Complete various inventory reports on a monthly basis and other reports as required
• Review departmental budget and spend
• Assist in the company’s various Product Line moves and projects
• Oversee Cost Accountants role

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting or related role
• Demonstrated experience in computerized accounting systems and relevant computer technology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• 5% domestic and international travel
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hyperion, Smartview, Crystal, BAAN, and Oracle

Skills

• Uses knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions
• Understands how businesses work and how organizations make money
• Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems
• Understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators

Benefits

• Variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave

Pay

The salary range for this role is $73,600–105,200 annually, commensurate with skills, talent, capabilities, and experience.