About this role
<p>Summary Description:<br> 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.</p> <p><b>(This is not yet an active hiring phase, we are currently building a talent pool for future hiring needs and opportunities. We are eager to identify and connect to potential candidates that may align with this skills and experience.) </b></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><b><u>Essential Responsibilities: </u></b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Processes journal entries, allocations, and period end adjustments</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Performs monthly and annual closing procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Performs balance sheet account reconciliation </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Posts and reconciles intercompany transactions </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Monitors and processes fixed-asset additions and capitalization, retirement and disposal, adjustments, revaluations, transfers and maintenance expenses </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Calculates and records depreciation expense </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Reconciles fixed-asset ledger </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Performs cash management including its reconciliation </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Provides audit support, both internal and external </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span><span style=""><span style="">Perform other accounting tasks as assigned</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style=""><span><span style="">Supports continuous improvement for general ledger processes</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><b><u>Qualifications for Fresh Graduates or with no experience: </u></b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style=""><span style="">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management Accounting; CPA preferred</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (i.e. basic to complex formulas, pivoting, graphs and charts, Macro Excel is a plus)</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (including SharePoint and Web-based applications)</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><b><u>Qualifications with experience: </u></b></span></span></p> <p class="Default"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:4.0px"> <li class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management Accounting; CPA preferred </span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Previous experience in general accounting, with exposure to: </span></span></span></li> </ul> <p class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">o US GAAP and IFRS </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">o Fixed Asset, Cash Management and Intercompany Accounting </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="Default" style="text-indent:0.0cm"> </p> <ul> <li class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Experienced with major ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.); Oracle preferred </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (i.e. basic to complex formulas, pivoting, graphs and charts, Macro Excel is a plus) </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Six-sigma trained is a plus </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="Default"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="">Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (including SharePoint and Web-based applications) </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><b><u>Preferred Qualifications: </u></b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style=""><span style="">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Ability to critically analyze data and determine its validity</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Exercises professional skepticism</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate results</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Willing to work flexible hours when business conditions dictate</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">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</span></span></li> </ul> <p>COMPANY OVERVIEW<br> 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).<br> Dover Corporation deliver’s innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration &<br> 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.”</p>