Accountant

Emerson•Austin, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.