POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTANT – GENERAL LEDGER

REPORTING TO: Manager, General Ledger Team Lead, General Ledger

LOCATION: Cebu, Philippines

Summary Description

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.

Accountant, General Ledger