Senior General Ledger Accountant

Digikey Ih • Brooks, GA

243d • $76,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior General Ledger Accountant performs complex accounting tasks for their employer. They are detail-oriented 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 organization's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar area of study.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• Expert user of Microsoft Excel.
• Highly motivated with extensive finance experience and a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and contribute to a high degree of teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with management to report accounting or other issues.
• Strong work ethics, problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP.
• Experience with the electronic component distribution industry.
• Strong knowledge of DigiKey brand and its principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform all General Ledger tasks and responsibilities at a ‘mastery' level; demonstrating expertise in General Ledger Reconciliation topics and processes at DigiKey.
• Assume a lead role in guiding accounting personnel in daily tasks using knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
• Ensure that transactions from the business have been properly accounted for and accurately reflect the company's accounting processes.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries (Inventory, Payroll, Tariff, etc.) and related supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze expenses for prepaid, fixed asset or other classification as per IRS guidelines.
• Prepare for year-end audit and any ad hoc financial analysis.
• Accountable for timely general ledger month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with and review monthly financial statements and reports.
• Create, document, and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Advise 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.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist in accounting research and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Test system updates and application functionality for current ERP software or other third-party applications.
• Create training manuals and assist with training as needed.
• Assist in the development and review of financial policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
• Influence team without direct authority and navigate through difficult or ambiguous situations.
• Manage intercompany accounting, managing intercompany transactions, policies and communication and company-wide reconciliation of intercompany accounting activity.
• Create and post journal entries related to intercompany billings.
• Ensure timely expense recognition for year-end intercompany activity.
• Develop, document, implement and manage accounting processes, controls and systems to ensure appropriate level of internal control.
• Manage and maintain procedures, forms, and controls for the company's fixed asset system.
• Ensure depreciation calculations, disposals, transfers, and asset retirements are accurately recorded.
• Reconcile fixed asset-related balance sheet accounts and produce detailed financial reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations, research of reconciling items, and provide monthly reporting to management.
• Accountable for DigiKey's credit card processing programs including journal entry accuracy and reconciliation.
• Ensure DigiKey's cash and cash clearing accounts are reconciled and balances are accurately reflected.
• Responsible for Cash to GL Reconciliation Report and resolving any reconciling items.
• Collaborate with AR and AP to ensure cash positions allow for efficient processing of transactions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package.
• Career development opportunities with hands-on training and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree