Revenue Accountant

Revenue Accountant

If you are a Revenue Accountant professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers a meaningful chance to make an impact within a global, people first organization. Emerson's Test and Measure Business Unit is seeking a Revenue Accountant to join the Global Revenue team, where you will serve as a trusted business partner across the revenue recognition lifecycle. In this role, you will apply U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance (ASC 606/IFRS 15) in a dynamic, evolving business environment while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to support accurate reporting, informed decision making, and strong financial governance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Serve as a revenue accounting subject matter expert and key business partner to stakeholders across the organization
• Determine, document, and support appropriate revenue recognition treatment for complex and significant sales transactions
• Prepare and record monthly deferred revenue journal entries and support accurate period-end close activities
• Develop and deliver quarterly deferred revenue reporting and analytical insights for leadership and finance partners
• Analyze revenue recognition assumptions, summarize findings, and support updates to accounting policies when needed
• Create and maintain templates and tools to enable efficient regional and global disclosure reporting
• Provide timely, high-quality support for quarterly and annual external reviews and audits
• Research, interpret, and apply technical accounting guidance related to revenue recognition and reporting
• Manage and synthesize data from multiple sources to deliver clear, accurate, and timely analysis
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional and global teams while balancing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Communicate clearly and guide the business toward best practices in revenue recognition and compliance

Who You Are:

You are a self-starter who takes ownership, follows through, and consistently delivers high-quality work. You are eager to learn and grow your technical and operational accounting skills, and you seek feedback to continuously improve. You are innovative and look for ways to streamline processes, improve reporting, and use data and tools to work more efficiently. You are collaborative and communicate clearly, partnering effectively cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive sound revenue recognition outcomes. You exercise strong judgment, are comfortable working through ambiguity.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience supporting revenue recognition under ASC 606 and/or IFRS 15
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Practical experience applying accounting principles in a professional environment, with exposure to revenue‑related processes
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet competing deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to diverse audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, to analyze and summarize financial data
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Exposure to public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both
• Percentage of completion (e.g. cost-to-cost) revenue recognition experience
• Master's in accounting or MBA (a plus, but not required)
• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience working with Oracle financial systems and/or data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Working knowledge of AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) and the ability to apply them effectively in day-to-day work
• Comfort collaborating on global or cross‑regional teams

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.

Full Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401K
• Annual Performance Bonus

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.

About Us

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 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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ABOUT EMERSON

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'