Dover

Senior Accountant

Posted on: 20 Mar 2021

Conyers, GA

Job Description

Our Story:

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating Whats Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Conyers, GA

What were looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for supporting our Dover Food Retail accounting functions performing a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions. This position will require a significant focus on general ledger accounting, financial statements, policies, and controls. In addition, analyzing cost records and expenditures for accuracy. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting key activities that relate to month, quarterly, year-end closing, account reconciliations and auditing.

What youll be responsible for in this role:

* Assist in the creation and distribution of monthly close deliverables and supporting schedules.
* Reconcile and prepare monthly recs ensuring accuracy in reporting and ledger maintenance
* Codes invoices and vouchers with proper account distribution and works with other affiliated locations to ensure timely and accurate intercompany transactions are recorded.
* Support AR and AP accounting functions.
* Investigate and resolve accounting issues when they arise
* Serve as lead Finance representative on various projects
* Collaborate/Engage with other cross functional teams
* Evaluate business changes and implement updated controls or process improvement.
* Establish policies and procedures as a tool to maintain better internal controls.
* Support local Controllers and Accounting staff, as needed.
* Participates in providing schedules, data, and information to auditors for the Sarbanes- Oxley and financial audits.
* Reconcile and prepare monthly reconciliations ensuring accuracy in reporting and ledger maintenance.
* Performs other duties and prepare various ad hoc reports as assigned or needed.

What are the basic qualifications?

* Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
* 5 years of general ledger accounting or public accounting audit experience

What are the preferred qualifications?

* Oracle experience preferred.
* CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
* Experience supporting a manufacturing environment preferred.

To be a great fit for the role:

* Possess a good understanding of US GAAP.
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables.
* Must be an experienced user of Microsoft Office software, budgeting, financial reporting and general ledger software, also be willing and capable of learning new systems and tools.
* Extended work hours are required depending on activity, especially during month, quarter and year-end financial closing.
* Demonstrates sound analytical depth and technical capability in finance and/or accounting methods, with the ability to multi-task and take ownership on tasks through completion.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
* Advanced computer skills in Power Query, Power BI, Access, Oracle, or SQL a plus.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. Its our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

* Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
* Winning Through Customers
* Respects and Values People
* Expectations for Results
* High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Whats in it for you?

* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* 401k Retirement Plan
* Flexible Spending
* Paid Holidays

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Dover

Downers Grove, IL

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through three operating segments: 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 over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 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."

Since our founding in 1955, our business philosophy has remained remarkably consistent—build the company by acquiring strong businesses with solid fundamentals and market leading positions. An intense focus on the customer, combined with the leverage and discipline of Dover drives the continued success of our businesses.

Now, more than half a century after our founding, these operating principles have propelled Dover to become a world-class Company.

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

At Dover, we strive to continue to be champions of our values to help propel Dover to even greater success.