Accountant

Digital Control Inc.•Kent, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Digital Control Incorporated is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Digital Control invented, and was first to market, innovative underground guidance technology allowing contractors to control the pitch angle of the drill head tooling and measure its depth below ground. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology over 20 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient distribution of underground utilities, fiber optic, telecom, gas, sewer and water lines. Our products are used around the world by distribution contractors and are valued for their durable design, ease of use and Digital Control’s uncompromising commitment to customer service. We are seeking a full-time Accountant to join our Accounting team at our headquarters in Kent, WA, to support the accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement of our financial operations. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close activities, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. If you are self-directed, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a strong desire to take ownership of your work while contributing positively to a team-focused environment, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!

Requirements

Four-year college degree (accounting emphasis preferred)
4+ years financial and general accounting experience (global emphasis a plus)
Understanding/experience with a fully integrated ERP system (experience with Infor CSI/Syteline a plus)
Manufacturing and intercompany experience strongly preferred
Cost Accounting experience preferred
Multi-site and multi-national company activity experience, such as Inter-Company AP and AR, as well as entries involving currency and foreign exchange fluctuation
Exposure to state tax nexus rules
Capable of adapting to company and departmental changes, which may at times include changes to the Accountant’s duties and responsibilities
Ability to perform complex accounting functions, including fiscal interpretation and analysis
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and identify and solve problems
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Daily General Accounting Support to include: preparation and entry of journal entries, bank transaction entries, and reconciliations
Foreign office liaison to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Internal controls and tax filings
Provide support to Accounts Payable staff: review AP invoices for proper matching, approval levels, coding, and running checks
Perform monthly and quarterly account analysis and reconciliations: analyze account transactions for accuracy and timing and make necessary adjustments as needed
Maintain accounting records, cash postings, general ledger backup, accounts payable check activity, and other records as needed
WA State B&O and multistate sales tax
Manage Fixed Asset setup and reporting
Ad hoc report preparation and analysis
Support for Month-End closing
Cross-train with other members of the Accounting team for coverage
Other duties as needed

Benefits

Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
Professional development
401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
22 days PTO
Parental leave
Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
See more benefits information here.