Senior Accountant

If you are an accounting or finance professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sherman, TX location, this role will perform and own general accounting functions, leading the monthly closing process, and supporting the preparation of regular Forecasts/Budgets for the Sherman Campus.

As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will be: 

• Analyzing material, material burden, direct labor, indirect labor, variable/fixed manufacturing overhead, and all other costs.
• Performing account reconciliations, variance analysis, and analysis/reporting of product profitability.
• Preparing assigned journal entries.
• Maintaining and leading standard cost for multiple organizations, including annual cost implosion and physical inventory.
• Supporting and reconciling inventory, to include preparation of excess and obsolete (E&O) model quarterly with direction from the with Materials team.
• Coordinating and leading internal and external audits and managing internal controls.
• Maintain Weekly/Monthly reporting as directed by management, such as sales reporting and Payroll Analysis.
• Maintain and automate daily reporting as directed by management.

Who You Are:

You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You achieve gained trust and support of others.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3 years accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of financial reporting, general accounting processes, and capital budgeting
• Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, advanced Pivot Tables/Charts, Macros and Power Query a plus) 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Master’s Degree, CPA, or CMA
• 2 years cost accounting experience

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.

Our Location: 

Sherman, TX, offers the charm of a small town with the conveniences of a city. Located in North Texas less than an hour from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Sherman offers a diverse range of outdoor recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking.  Sherman's low cost of living, excellent schools, and close proximity to Lake Texoma make it an ideal place to call home!