General Ledger Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.
What you’ll do:
Responsible for performing and supporting end-to-end accounting activities, including monthly closing, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvements. Provides business partnership, functional expertise, and supports audits and financial reporting for assigned regions or entities. Drives continuous improvement and ensures adherence to internal controls and statutory requirements.
"Accounting Operations
Manage general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, accruals, amortization, and intercompany transactions.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.
Review account reconciliations and financial reports, perform in-depth ARCS reviews with a strong focus on quality, completeness, and compliance to meet goal.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Ensure compliance with USGAAP, IFRS and local statutory requirements.
Support transitions and migrations.
Prepare financial reports, tax filings, and statutory submissions.
Maintain a safe, clean working environment in compliance with Eaton safety standards.
Take initiative to solve the accounting problems and issues.
Process Improvement & Standardization
Support identification of automation and process improvement initiatives.
Identify automation opportunities, process improvements, and standardization.
Drive lean culture and process improvements
Support ETE-related activities, including process understanding and knowledge transfer.
Support department activities related to process improvements and standard work.
Support ERP implementations and changes (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Identify and implement best practices.
Collaboration & Service Delivery
Partner with managers, controllers, and cross-functional teams to achieve financial objectives.
Monitor customer-facing KPIs, and ensure service delivery meets agreed standards.
Support team members, train new employees, and share knowledge.
Compliance & Internal Controls
Maintain internal controls, including SOX compliance.
Safeguard assets and ensure adherence to corporate policies.
Support internal and external audits & BSR quality review.
Awareness of and adherence to all corporate and financial policies and procedures
Building Organizational Capability
Support team capability building through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
Other tasks assigned by the Leader."
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting
5+ years of accounting experience (varies by location and role).
Experience in multinational manufacturing or shared service environments preferred.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
SAP or Oracle knowledge will be beneficial
Proficient in leveraging digital tools (e.g. Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate,etc..)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptable to varying cultures and able to work under pressure.
High Proficiency in English.
Demonstrates a strong desire to understand more, proactively seeking information to problem solve.
Proven track record in process improvement and project management.
Willingness to take responsibility and deliver results.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.