GFA COE Associate Accountant

Eaton
Suzhou
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 2-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Process improvement","Collaboration","Communication","Adaptability","Independent work"]

Own end-to-end accounting activities to support accurate, timely financial close and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. Manage general ledger activities across fixed assets, payroll, accruals, amortization, and intercompany transactions, including account reconciliations and financial reporting. Drive process improvements and automation, support SOX compliance and audits, and partner with controllers and cross-functional teams. Assist ERP transitions and ERP change efforts (SAP/Oracle) and prepare tax filings and statutory submissions.

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Eaton
Eaton
4 weeks ago

GFA COE Associate Accountant

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end accounting activities to support accurate, timely financial close and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. Manage general ledger activities across fixed assets, payroll, accruals, amortization, and intercompany transactions, including account reconciliations and financial reporting. Drive process improvements and automation, support SOX compliance and audits, and partner with controllers and cross-functional teams. Assist ERP transitions and ERP change efforts (SAP/Oracle) and prepare tax filings and statutory submissions.
Location: Suzhou
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage general ledger and related activities including fixed assets, payroll, accruals, amortization, and intercompany transactions.
  • •Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.
  • •Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, Eaton policies, and local statutory requirements; support audits and financial reporting.
  • •Prepare financial reports, tax filings, and statutory submissions.
  • •Drive process improvement and standardization initiatives, including identifying automation opportunities, supporting ERP implementations/changes (SAP, Oracle), and participating in SOX compliance.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting.
  • •2–3 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).
  • •Knowledge of SAP or Oracle and digital tools (e.g., Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate) will be beneficial.
Experience:2-3 yearsMultinationalManufacturingShared servicesAccounting
Education:Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting
Skills:Process improvementCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityIndependent work
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MS OfficeExcelWordPowerPointSAPOraclePower QueryPower BIPower AutomateEBS toolsSix SigmaBPIsRPAERP

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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