Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Summary DescriptionThe General Ledger Senior 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 approving general ledger transactions and related activities, reviewing accountants' calculations and analysis, preparing reports, and supporting period close processes to ensure accurate, complete and timely reporting of financial results. The General Ledger Senior 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 ResponsibilitiesOversees daily work execution including month-end and year end closeConducts and facilitates team huddlesEither as a successor to team lead or as Subject Matter Expert (dual path)Performs Bank reconciliation and Cash ManagementApproves journal entries > $10K allocations, and period end adjustments in per approval matrixAssists in operational issue resolutionPrepares performance metrics, updating of visual boards and team updatesSupports continuous improvement for general ledger processesProvides audit support, both internal and externalPerforms consolidations and process streamliningPerforms journal entry tracker review and analysisExecutes other tasks maybe assigned by managementQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accountancy; 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-basedapplications)Preferred QualificationsAbility to lead a small group of professionalsTeam orientedExcellent 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 StandardsCompany OverviewDover 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 supportservices 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."