Cost Accountant

Emerson•Round Rock, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson is hiring a Cost Accountant in Round Rock, Texas, to support U.S. Operations with accurate, timely, and actionable financial analysis related to product costing, inventory, operational performance, and cost of sales. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Care to maintain cost integrity, strengthen financial controls, support Order-to-Cash processes, and inform business decisions that contribute to operational excellence and business growth. The Cost Accountant supports month-end close activities, financial and operational analysis, inventory valuation and reconciliation, sales order and commission analysis, budgeting and forecasting, audits, and process improvements. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with at least five years of relevant experience. The role is identified as hybrid in the job posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, or a 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 and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work 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 specified temporary visas or who need sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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; identify performance drivers and provide 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 resolve transactional issues and improve process effectiveness.
Support budgeting and forecasting 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.