Eaton is currently seeking a Global Financial Accounting Analyst to join our team. This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Beachwood, OH. Position Overview: In this role you will assist in the monthly close process and provide management with timely and accurate financial data that aids in the decision-making process. You will also analyze and correct financial data through use of various accounting systems. You will have broad exposure to the International Treasury Accounting team. 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 role, you will: Perform corporate ledger accounting; prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure compliance, completeness, and accuracy. Perform analysis/reconciliations of balance sheet and miscellaneous P&L on a monthly basis, and review and resolve variances. Provide feedback and guidance to ledger owners based on findings. Assist in the correct recording of intercompany assets/liabilities and balancing of accounts with intercompany trading partners. Work effectively with intercompany trading partners to ensure invoices are issued and recorded correctly. Understand GAAP and SOX and internal policies and how they affect the ledger. Participate in financial accounting projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring proper US GAAP accounting Partner with various corporate and operational cross-functional teams for the purpose of supplying or explaining data, providing advice on accounting matters or driving process improvements. Support audit requests (both internal and external), Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing. Assist with second level balance sheet reviews as needed. Assist with analysis of foreign exchange impacts. 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 in Accounting, Business and/or Finance from accredited institution Minimum one (1) year of accounting and/or finance experience Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of Beachwood, OH will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of accounting and/or finance experience Strong working knowledge of US GAAP Proficient software and system skills (Oracle, SAP, HFM, Microsoft Office) Advanced Excel skills Experience in a global environment Position Success Criteria: Strong attention to detail Analytical thinking Highly self-motivated and results oriented Ability to identify and solve problems Ability to improve processes, both technical and analytical 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. #LI-TB1 We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector 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