General Ledger Accountant

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world.
In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package.
The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement.
______________________________________________________________________ Position Overview: The General Ledger Accountant is a 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 cash transactions within DigiKey, making sure that cash amounts in the organization’s accounting ledgers reconcile with the actual bank balances and will monitor all banking activities to detect irregularities.
They will act as the backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable processing across DigiKey’s New Market Initiatives and will help in managing the company's financial transactions, including processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
This role is based in Thief River Falls, 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.
Responsibilities: Ensure transactions from all subledgers 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 Test system updates and application functionality for current ERP software or other third-party applications, may create training manuals and assist with training as needed.
Assist with year-end audit preparation and any ad hoc financial analysis.
Make timely general ledger month-end and year end close processes Assist with monthly financial statements and reports Assist in creating, documenting, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
Perform bank reconciliations, research of reconciling items, and provide monthly reporting to management and other stakeholders Be accountable for DigiKey’s credit card processing programs including journal entry accuracy, reconciliation between the general ledger and settlement files, and any ad hoc reporting Ensure DigiKey’s cash and cash clearing accounts are reconciled and balances are accurately reflected Review 3rd party applications to enhance efficiencies Create the Cash to GL Reconciliation Report and resolving any reconciling items Handle recurring monthly cash entries related to interest, bank charges, and cash transfers Collaborate with AR and AP to ensure cash positions allow for efficient processing of transactions Reconcile system uploads into Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and the General Ledger, as applicable Serve as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable processing specific to DigiKey’s New Market Development programs Serve as back up for tracking outstanding A/R and A/P invoices, following up with customers, representing DigiKey and our programs in a professional manner on all communications Reconcile and analyze supplier/customer accounts, review for accuracy and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies Perform detailed monitoring, oversight and reconciliation of sales and accounting transactions between DigiKey’s New Market Development programs and company’s accounts Respond timely and professionally to inquiries surrounding invoices Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar area of study with 2-4 years of experience or Associate’s Degree Accounting, Business Administration, or similar area of study with 4-6 years of experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with management to report accounting or other issues that may impact the timeliness and/or reliability of financial results Tools / Systems / Software Full Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel at expert level Office 365 Suite WinDECs MicroStrategy Oracle Fusion ERP SmartSheets Physical Requirements: 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 DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.
us@digikey.
com.
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