Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This position is based at our Davenport, IA facility.

Position Overview:

Mission Systems Davenport is seeking a Senior Accountant whose main activity relates to sales and gross margin reporting. Also amount main duties are: forecasting and budgeting; preparing journal entries; and capacity planning. Knowledge of Oracle ERP is a plus to ensure costing transactions are setup and processed correctly.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Investigates, analyses and communicates finding related to financial performance.
• Research and analyze historical data. Work with detailed data and maintain traceability to a summary level.
• Participates in development of cost controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate performance to bid, budget and forecast.
• Conducts financial and operational audits by examining and verifying accounting or operational records
• Analyze and respond to customer fact-findings and external audits.
• Examines records to ensure proper recording of transactions in compliance with applicable laws, agreements, and policies.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations to management.
• May support Divisions and Subsidiaries in evaluating and recommending improvements to business practices, processes, and control procedures
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety and environmental principles.
• All other related duties as assigned.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of Cost Accountant experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, work instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Davenport, IA will be considered.

Preferred qualifications:

• Complete understanding and broad application of financial principles (US GAAP and IFRS), theories, and concepts.
• Full knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Ability to work on problems of complex and diverse scope.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.

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We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER MSD Mission System Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time