Accountant, General Ledger

Summary

Description :

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for delivering timely and quality service to internal Dover customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. Key activities include processing general ledger transactions and related activities, performing calculations and analysis, preparing reports, and supporting period close processes to ensure accurate, complete and timely reporting of financial results. The General Ledger Accountant will also be responsible for performing account reconciliations and performance reporting, participation in continuous improvement efforts, and partnering with Shared Services leaders to implement strategic priorities.

Essential Responsibilities

Processes journal entries, allocations, and period end adjustments

Performs balance sheet account reconciliation

Performs sub-ledger account variance analysis

Posts and reconciles intercompany transactions

Performs consolidations and process streamlining

Monitors and processes fixed-asset additions and capitalization, retirement and disposal, adjustments, revaluations, transfers and maintenance expenses

Calculates and records depreciation expense

Reconciles fixed-asset ledger

Provides fixed-asset data to support tax, statutory reporting

Performs cash management including its reconciliation

Provides audit support, both internal and external

Supports continuous improvement for general ledger processes

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting and Management Accounting; CPA preferred

Previous experience in general accounting, with exposure to : o US GAAP and IFRS o Fixed Asset, Cash Management and Intercompany Accounting

Experienced with major ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.); Oracle preferred

Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (i.e. basic to complex formulas, pivoting, graphs and charts, Macro Excel is a plus)

Six-sigma trained is a plus

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (including SharePoint and Web-based applications) Preferred Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to critically analyze data and determine its validity

Exercises professional skepticism

Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate results

Willing to work flexible hours when business conditions dictate

High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customer and coworkers; fully observe Dovers Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook Personal Conduct of Employees policies and ISO Quality System Standards