Record to Report Specialist II – Brazil

• Prepare and post accurate and timely manual journal entries and accounting adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly accruals in accordance with accounting policies.
• Perform account analysis and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and open accounting items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and ensure assigned deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Partner with Business Units and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and ensure timely closure of open items.
• Support the monthly financial reporting process and provide accurate and timely financial information.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Emerson accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing appropriate documentation and responding to accounting inquiries.
• Develop financial analyses and provide accounting support to Business Units and management as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation to improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Participate in knowledge transfer, process documentation, and cross-training activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure service levels and performance targets are consistently achieved in accordance with established SLA commitments.
  

You are a detail-oriented and accountable professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are comfortable working with financial data, investigating issues, and making sound decisions based on accounting principles and available information.

You build effective relationships with Business Units and cross-functional teams and communicate accounting matters clearly and professionally. You are proactive in identifying issues and opportunities, take ownership of your deliverables, and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, financial reporting, audit, Shared Services, or related accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• English proficiency.
• Advanced Portuguese proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a global environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet established deadlines and service-level commitments.
  

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.