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 adjustmentsPerforms balance sheet account reconciliationPerforms sub-ledger account variance analysisPosts and reconciles intercompany transactionsPerforms consolidations and process streamliningMonitors and processes fixed-asset additions and capitalization, retirement and disposal, adjustments, revaluations, transfers and maintenance expensesCalculates and records depreciation expenseReconciles fixed-asset ledgerProvides fixed-asset data to support tax, statutory reportingPerforms cash management including its reconciliationProvides audit support, both internal and externalSupports continuous improvement for general ledger processesQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management Accounting; CPA preferredPrevious experience in general accounting, with exposure to:US GAAP and IFRSFixed Asset, Cash Management and Intercompany AccountingExperienced with major ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.); Oracle preferredProficiency using Microsoft Excel (i.e. basic to complex formulas, pivoting, graphs and charts, Macro Excel is a plus)Six-sigma trained is a plusProficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (including SharePoint and Web-based applications)Preferred Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to critically analyze data and determine its validityExercises professional skepticismAbility to work in a fast paced, high volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detailAbility to meet deadlines and produce accurate resultsWilling to work flexible hours when business conditions dictateHigh level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all timesAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsSelf-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervisionAbility to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customer and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards