Cost Accountant

If you are a Cost Accountant professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Round Rock, TX! In this role, you will support U.S. Operations by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial analysis related to product costing, inventory, operational performance, and cost of sales. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Care teams to maintain cost integrity, strengthen financial controls, support Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, and help drive informed business decisions that contribute to operational excellence and business growth.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and cost of sales and inventory-related reporting.
• Analyze financial and operational results against standards, forecasts, and budgets, identifying key performance drivers and providing actionable insights to business partners.
• Support sales order management and commission-related analysis across production and testing environments.
• Monitor inventory valuation and assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and related internal controls.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Care teams to maintain accurate product costing and strengthen financial processes.
• Provide financial and accounting support for the Order-to-Cash process, helping to resolve transactional issues and improve process effectiveness.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through the development, analysis, and monitoring of operational cost assumptions.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements and help maintain compliance with accounting policies and control procedures.
• Research and resolve complex financial and transactional issues while promoting continuous process improvement.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate clearly and effectively across a variety of situations to achieve understanding and alignment. You make sound and timely decisions, even when faced with complexity or ambiguity. You consistently deliver results by maintaining focus on priorities, identifying solutions to challenges, and following through on commitments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or related finance function.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and transactional accounting processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve financial and transactional issues across multiple functional areas.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 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.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting practices.
• Experience supporting Order-to-Cash, sales order management, billing, or related transactional processes.
• Experience using Oracle or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Advanced data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing sustainable solutions.

Our Culture and 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. Emerson is committed to creating a global workplace where innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion drive everything we do. We welcome individuals with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage candidates who meet many, but not necessarily all, of the qualifications to apply. Together, we strive to solve complex challenges and create sustainable value for our customers, communities, and one another.

WHY EMERSON

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.

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.

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 for hire.

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!

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