GL Accountant
- Employer
- Digi-Key Electronics
- Location
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Salary
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- Industry
- General
- Role
- Accountant
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. Since its founding in 1972, Digi-Key has been committed to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components, as well as providing the best service possible to its customers, aiding engineers through the entire design process, from Prototype to Production. This has led the company to be highly ranked year after year in industry surveys in North America as well as Europe and Asia, in categories covering such facets of business as availability of products, speed of service, responsiveness to problems, and more.
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Position Overview
The General Ledger Accountant is the subject matter expert for general ledger account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position requires an organized, technically proficient accountant with an analytical mind and the ability to learn. The General Ledger Accountant will provide key support to the General Ledger Manager in the areas of month-end closes, process and system improvements, and internal controls. This role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Must be able to...
- Perform all GL Accountant Associate tasks|responsibilities at 'mastery' level; demonstrating expertise in General Ledger Reconciliation topics & processes at Digi-Key. The work itself may not change, but level of oversight decreases.
- Mentor other GL Accountant Associate on tools and best practices leveraged within the team
- Assist with month-end close including, but not limited to, updating close calendar, preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciling and review of general ledger accounts
- Perform and assist with calculations and analysis in support of quarter-end reporting
- Prepare and review department close and reporting packages, analytics, management presentations and efficiency metrics
- Assist with monthly variance analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts for management review
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, ensure financial compliance in areas of responsibility
- Perform technical accounting research and prepare technical accounting memo
- Participate in financial transformation initiatives, implement process changes and establish best practices
- Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
- Review internal-use software journal entries
- Lead and participate in cross-functions ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned
- Assist in quarterly reviews and annual audit with external auditors
- Take on additional responsibilities from Accounting & Finance leadership
- Test System updates/applications
- Participate on cross-functional working teams or tasks forces
- May participate in organizational change initiatives (e.g. process, technology, etc)
- May participate in the creation of training & documentation of processes as well as the facilitation of training
- Attend meetings, conferences and/or seminars; gains outside Digi-Key perspective and best practices
- May travel - internationally and|or domestically - as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum/Essential Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-year degree in Accounting, business or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
- Typically 5+ years of Digi-Key or industry experience in Finance, Accounting or other relevant work experience
- D emonstrated presentation skills for a variety of audiences including executive management/C-Level
- E xpert understanding of the various functions of Digi-Key and the industry Digi-Key operates in
- Strong knowledge of Digi-Key brand and its principles
- Attained full proficiency in area of discipline
- Experience with an ERP software
- 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
- Must be able to perform the following behavioral competencies;
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- CPA Certification
Benefits
Digi-Key offers outstanding benefits; including outstanding - employee centric health plan at little or no cost to the employee, a dental plan, a cafeteria/flexible spending plan, employer paid life insurance worth 3x salary, long-term disability plans, a competitive 401k contribution match, and a profit sharing contribution opportunity annually. We also offer career growth opportunities for employees that choose to continue their personal development. Digi-Key is a family-oriented culture, grounded in small town values and quality of life. Employees have a passion for working hard and helping each other along the way. Access our career page for additional information on our benefits.
Company
As one of the fastest-growing electronic component distributors in the world, Digi-Key is ramping up. And we’re giving quality people lots of opportunities to grow. Here, you can find a role that fits your future with career development resources and an industry-leading benefits package including an $18/hour starting wage for full-time entry level positions with an additional $2,000 sign-on bonus. No matter where life takes you, Digi-Key is the kind of place you’ll want to stay put.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
We believe in hiring the best people - and offering a benefits package that makes them want to stay for the long term. Check out the benefits and perks you'll receive as a valued Digi-Key employee.
- Health Insurance Plan
- On-Site Clinic - save time and money without a co-pay or a need to clock out
- Relocation Assistance - you could be eligible for relocation assistance
- 401(k) - with matching funds
- Flexible Spending Account - enables you to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses.
- Time Off - competitive time off to meet your needs
- Website
- http://www.digikeycareers.com/
- Telephone
- 888-671-1725
- Location
-
701 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
56701
United States
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