Senior GL Accountant

Cognex Corporation • Natick, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cognex is hiring a Senior GL Accountant to support accurate reporting of consolidated financial results. Based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, this role is part of the Finance function and handles complex accounting tasks, including global oversight of intercompany accounting. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week at the headquarters.

The Accounting team supports accurate financial reporting, partners across the business, and works to improve processes and provide efficient transactional support. Cognex describes its culture as fast-paced and creative, and offers team members career-development opportunities such as mentorships, special projects, training, and executive exposure.

The role maintains the general ledger for US-based subsidiaries, supports global financial consolidation and SEC reporting, and helps ensure accounting processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with internal policies and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in an Accounting organization.
• Intercompany accounting experience at a corporate headquarters, including consolidating financial results and eliminating subsidiary intercompany transactions.
• High standards for accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Process-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Strong Excel experience.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger for US-based subsidiaries, including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring global subsidiary intercompany transactions are properly eliminated during global consolidation.
• Assist with the global consolidation of financial statements.
• Assist with preparing financial statements and footnotes for SEC filings.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.
• Ensure strong internal controls around accounting transactions and compliance with accounting policies.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Employer-paid disability insurance.
• Family leave.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Optional voluntary benefits.
• Recognition and wellness programs.
• Mentorships, special project assignments, training programs, and executive exposure for career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior