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
• Bachelor’s 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 Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).
Dover Corporation deliver’s innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for nearly 60 years, our team of over 27,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.
