GL Accountant

Job Description

The Company:

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue approaching $1 Billion.  We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup.  Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don't take themselves seriously.  Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. 

This is a hybrid schedule role, you will be working 3 days a week in our Natick, MA HQ.

The Team:

As part of the Finance function, the Accounting team plays a critical role in ensuring an accurate reporting of the company’s financial results.  The Finance function has strong business partnerships and influence throughout the company.  We drive financially informed decisions in support of the company’s strategic objectives.  We are investing in advanced analytics capabilities to enhance our data-driven approach to problem solving.  We are focused on process improvement to provide the most efficient transactional support for our customers, vendors, and employees.  The Finance leadership team has a proven track record of talent development.  We invest in our team members and partner with them on their career development by offering a wide range of opportunities, including mentorships, special project assignments, training programs, and executive exposure. 

The Role:

In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate financial closing of our US-based subsidiaries, as well as the global consolidation of our monthly financial results.  As part of a professional team based out of our corporate headquarters, this is an excellent role to gain a baseline of experience in the Accounting function, with the opportunity to move on to positions of increasing responsibility within the Finance organization.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain general ledger for US-based subsidiaries, including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances. Review subsidiary results.

• Prepare global consolidation of financial statements, ensuring intercompany eliminations are properly recorded.

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner.

• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.

• Ensure strong internal controls around accounting transactions and compliance with accounting policies.

• Assist with various ad hoc accounting and reporting projects as needed, including system improvements, data analysis, and supporting external audits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highest standards for quality, accuracy, and meeting deadlines

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Process improvement mindset

Minimum education and work experience required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• 3+ years professional experience in Accounting organization

• Intercompany accounting experience preferred

• SAP and strong Excel experience preferred

Additional Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.