Senior General Ledger Accountant
Senior General Ledger Accountant
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$ 76000 - 105000
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Job Description
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of instock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more visit our benefits and perks page.
Position Overview:
The Senior General Ledger Accountant performs complex accounting tasks for their employer. They are detailoriented person who will be responsible for preparing journal entries completing account reconciliations and ensuring data accuracy. The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of accounting transactions within DigiKey making sure that transactions in the organizations accounting ledgers are accurate and reconciled.This role is based in Thief River Falls or Bloomington Minnesota and will require a minimum of two days per week in the office. Must also be available for projects in the office as needed.
Responsibilities:
Core Function #1: General Ledger Accounting
Perform all General Ledger tasks and responsibilities at a mastery level; demonstrating expertise in General Ledger Reconciliation topics and processes at DigiKey.
Assuming a lead role in guiding accounting personnel in daily tasks using knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
Responsible for ensuring that transactions from the business have been properly accounted for and accurately reflect the companys accounting processes.
Responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries (Inventory Payroll Tariff etc.) and related supporting documentation.
Responsible for performing monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
Review and analyze expenses for prepaid fixed asset or other classification as per IRS guidelines.
Responsible for with yearend audit preparation and any ad hoc financial analysis.
Accountable for timely general ledger monthend and year end close processes.
Assist with and review monthly financial statements and reports.
Responsible for creating documenting and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
Advises on how new transactions should be accounted for.
Act as a mentor and train new staff guiding and supporting general ledger accountants in their daily tasks.
Review and manage monthly journal entries analyses and account reconciliations ensuring accuracy by reviewing the work of colleagues.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Assisting in accounting research and adhoc reports as required
Demonstrates strong technical accounting skills.
Assist with development implementation and maintenance of accounting systems as well as the integration of any new accounting systems within the existing corporate systems structure and testing system updates and application functionality for current ERP software or other thirdparty applications may create training manuals and assist with training as needed.
Assist in the development and review of financial policies and procedures
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen and articulate ideas and processes clearly concisely and persuasively showing sensitivity to ones audience. Ability to influence team without direct authority and navigate through difficult or ambiguous situations.
Core Function #2: Intercompany and Fixed Asset Accounting
Responsible for intercompany accounting managing intercompany transactions policies and communication and companywide reconciliation of intercompany accounting activity.
Responsible for accurately creating and posting journal entries related to intercompany billings.
Ensures timely expense recognition (on both sides) for yearend intercompany activity.
Develop document implement and manage accounting processes controls and systems to ensure appropriate level of internal control.
Responsible for developing managing and maintaining procedures forms and controls for the companys fixed asset system ensuring efficient tracking of additions retirements transfers and disposals.
Ensure depreciation calculations disposals transfers and asset retirements are accurately recorded in alignment with accounting standards.
Reconcile fixed assetrelated balance sheet accounts and produce detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Core Function #3: Bank Reconciliation and Credit Card Reconciliation
Responsible for performing bank reconciliations research of reconciling items and provide monthly reporting to management and other stakeholders.
Accountable for DigiKeys credit card processing programs including journal entry accuracy reconciliation between the general ledger and settlement files and any ad hoc reporting.
Responsible for ensuring DigiKeys cash and cash clearing accounts are reconciled and balances are accurately reflected.
Interest in 3rd party applications to enhance efficiencies.
Responsible for Cash to GL Reconciliation Report and resolving any reconciling items.
Responsible for input and accuracy of recurring monthly cash entries related to interest bank charges and cash transfers.
Collaborate with AR and AP to ensure cash positions allow for efficient processing of transactions.
Education and Experience Required
Combination of education and experience in project management learning and development/training experience as noted below:
Bachelors Degree in Degree in Accounting Finance or similar area of study with 5 years of experience.
Expert user of Microsoft Excel.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated have extensive finance experience a datadriven mindset.
Highly adaptable; possesses a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and contribute to a high degree of teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups.
A selfstarter and a team player that helps to meet goals and deadlines and provide accounting support.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with management to report accounting or other issues that may impact the timeliness and/or reliability of financial results.
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and recommends improvements to systems processes and policies.
Ability to develop understanding of current business flows processes systems.
Evaluate financial processes and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Update documentation of business processes and procedures and maintain organized records.
Strong work ethics problemsolving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP.
Experience with the electronic component distribution industry.
Strong knowledge of DigiKey brand and its principles.
Physical Requirements:
Generally spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices such as but not limited to keyboard mouse and screen
Generally spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands head and other parts of your body
Compensation:
The base pay range for this position is:
$76000to
$105000Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range including the candidates work experience in related roles; the candidates knowledge skills capabilities and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.
DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact Human Resources ator .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
