Cost Accountant
Emerson
Cost Accountant
Job Description
If you are an accounting grad looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Chanhassen, MN location as a Cost Accountant.
- Assist in preparing and analyzing cost reports and budgets
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Monitor and report on manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances
- Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers
- Maintain cost accounting records and documentation
- Help identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
- Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews
- Prepare and input accounting journal entries, documentation and financial reporting data to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies.
- Prepare account reconciliations and reviews, to ensure proper balance sheet valuation and reporting.
- Prepare and communicate monthly analysis of manufacturing variances and recommend actions for improvement
- Partner with site operations to develop and review standards costs & product cost performance
- Assist with asset audits and internal control reviews, including documentation, to ensure effective financial controls.
- Support the Annual Physical inventory count and periodic cycle counts.
- Assist in identifying and driving best in class process improvement strategies for North America sites
- Support system updates and maintenance.
- Update process documentation including accounting policies and procedures
You act with a clear sense of ownership. You scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance. You relate comfortable with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography. You model high standards of honesty and integrity. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
- Bachelor's degree
- Zero (0) years of related experience
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field
- High level of integrity and accountability with results-orientation and a strong ability for prioritization
- Strong technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Ability to partner effectively with business leaders, including strong (internal) customer service skills
- Ability to effectively work with individuals remotely (through telecommunications)
- Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (Manufacturing and Financials)
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 and know that to do your best you must have 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, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $58,000-$62,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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About Us
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 programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Job Info
- Job Identification 25025203
- Job Function Finance
- Posting Date 09/10/2025, 08:00 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 6021 Innovation Boulevard, Shakopee, MN, 55379, US (Hybrid)
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