Analyst, General Ledger

Summary Description

The General Ledger Analyst 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.

Essential Responsibilities (Depends on the RTR team to be assigned to)

1. Processes journal entries, allocations, and period end adjustments
2. Performs monthly and annual closing procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
3. Performs balance sheet account reconciliation
4. Posts and reconciles intercompany transactions
5. Monitors and processes fixed-asset additions and capitalization, retirement and disposal, adjustments, revaluations, transfers and maintenance expenses
6. Calculates and records depreciation expense
7. Reconciles fixed-asset ledger
8. Performs cash management including its reconciliation
9. Provides audit support, both internal and external
10. Performs other accounting tasks as assigned
11. Supports continuous improvement for general ledger processes
12. Supports DBS Record-To-Report initiatives and priorities

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management Accounting
2. Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (i.e. basic to complex formulas, pivoting, graphs and charts; Macro Excel is a plus)
3. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (including SharePoint and Web-based applications)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to critically analyze data and determine its validity
3. Exercises professional skepticism
4. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail
5. Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate results
6. Willing to work flexible hours when business conditions dictate
7. High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
8. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
9. Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
10. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customers 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 delivers 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."