Accountant

The Test and Measure Business Unit at Emerson is looking for a Revenue Accountant to serve on the Global Revenue team as a key business partner to all stakeholders in our revenue recognition cycle. We seek a candidate that has a strong, broad understanding of the accounting requirements for revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP (ASC 606/IFRS 15), as well as an ability to apply those standards in a rapidly changing business environment.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS:

• Detailed oriented and highly organized

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet multiple conflicting deadlines

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance

• Excellent communications skills and ability to guide the business in best revenue practices

• Proven track record and a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Self-starter, with a strong sense of ownership and customer focus

• Effectively communicating and coordinating on a global team

• Managing multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment

• Managing multiple sources of data and information and ensuring all are included and appropriately summarized to provide timely accurate analysis to key decision makers

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the Global Revenue team as the Americas point of contact and revenue subject matter expert

• Determine and document revenue accounting treatment for large sales transactions

• Complete monthly deferred revenue journal entries 

• Prepare quarter-end deferred revenue reporting 

• Analyze revenue recognition assumptions and prepared summaries of findings and policy change (if necessary)

• Prepared templates to facilitate efficient regional disclosure reporting

• Provide timely support for quarterly and annual external reviews and audits

• Maintain knowledge of accounting and reporting developments affecting revenue accounting and reporting

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• CPA or equivalent preferred

• 3+ years accounting experience (Public Accounting, Industry or combination of both)

• Proficient user of MS Office Software, including MS Excel

• Oracle and Tableau experience preferred

Our 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.

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 pr