Accountant I

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service. 

We are seeking a full-time Accountant I to join our accounting team at our headquarters in Kent, WA, to support the accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement of our financial operations. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close activities, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. If you are self-directed, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a strong desire to take ownership of your work while contributing positively to a team-focused environment, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!

What You’ll Do

• Daily General Accounting Support to include: preparation and entry of journal entries, account analysis, bank transaction entries and reconciliation
• International office liaison to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
• Internal controls and tax filings
• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including payment tracking, collections, and customer account reconciliation
• Perform monthly and quarterly account analysis and reconciliations: analyze account transactions for accuracy and timing and making necessary adjustments as needed
• Participate in full cycle cash management which includes the daily reconciling of: cash deposits, cash payments, calculation of cash balances
• Cross train with other members of the accounting team for coverage
• Maintain accounting records including cash postings, general ledger backup, accounts payable check activity and other records as needed
• Support for Month-End closing
• Other duties as needed

• Four-year college degree preferred (accounting a plus)
• 3+ years financial and general accounting experience (global emphasis a plus)
• Understanding/experience with a fully integrated ERP system (experience with Infor CSI/Syteline a plus)
• Manufacturing and intercompany experience strongly preferred
• Full cycle Accounts Receivable experience including knowledge of invoicing, cash applications, and account reconciliations
• Multi-site and multinational company activity experience such as Inter-Company AP and AR as well as entries involving currency and foreign exchange fluctuation preferred
• Capable of adapting to company and departmental changes which may at times include changes to the accountant’s duties and responsibilities
• Ability to perform complex accounting functions including analysis
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and be able to identify and solve problems
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and communication skills

• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $74,100 - $86,400 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 16%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.