Senior Accountant

Covetrus is dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets. We provide a comprehensive suite of products, software, and services to help drive improved patient health, strong client relationships, and successful financial outcomes for veterinary professionals.

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting Corporate Accounting with the period end close process and other routine accounting functions.  This includes preparing account reconciliations, investigating variances or unexpected results, preparing, and posting journal entries and working with others to find creative solutions to challenges and issues.  This role will involve partnering with other teams in the accounting and finance department including Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Payroll, Tax and other Covetrus subsidiaries to process intercompany transactions as well as perform audit controls with internal and external audit.

This role will receive support and supervision from the Corporate Accounting Manager as well as others within the accounting and finance departments.  The ideal candidate will also have the ability to work independently when appropriate and exercise sound judgement when assignments have been delegated.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as a senior associate with the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for ensuring all financial information is accurately reflected in the general ledger in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate significant variance or unexpected results and maintain appropriate support.
• Review, prepare and upload journal entries and provide exception reports when required.
• Review and assess exception reports from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective and investigate key variances and unexpected results. 
• Assist with preparing documents and responding to requests from the Company’s external auditor and internal SOX team as necessary.
• Review departmental procedures and identify and recommend operational efficiency opportunities.
• Lead meetings with internal customers which include various levels of management to develop understanding and agreement of account balances specific to their departments. Ensure that accruals are recorded, and balances are maintained within GAAP guidelines.
• Update the general ledger system adding, changing, or deleting accounts, cost centers or territories as directed.
• Maintain accounting records per the Company’s retention policy.
• Provide financial analyses, support, and expertise relative to quarterly reviews and annual independent audits, and other external audits or consulting engagements as well as serve as a liaison between Finance and the organization as related to profit and loss statement questions, requests and issues. 
• Streamline accounting processes, enhance data accuracy and reduce the level of manual intervention and paper flow.  Implement new technologies within the Corporate Accounting area to streamline functions and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff members.
• Participate in special projects, as directed by the Corporate Accounting Manager.  Support completion of departmental objectives. Perform other special duties requiring independent judgment and skills.
• Other Adhoc responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA path required, MBA a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience in public or private accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Public accounting/audit experience a plus
• Experience working in ERP financial systems 
• Experience with multiple entity/subsidiary organizations and intercompany transactions
• Familiarity with foreign currency translation a plus
• Strong excel skills and comfort with utilizing various technology and tools
•  Effective at building strong relationships across departments and at all levels with customer service focus
•  Works effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines
• Possess agility and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Analytical mindset and critical thinker
• Utilize creative problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic with willingness and ability to dig into details to accomplish tasks and complete projects
• Demonstrate a strong commitment towards continuous learning and personal development

Continuous improvement mindset

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remote working environment with extensive computer use.
• Travel generally not required.
• Evening/weekend work may be required during the close process to adhere to company driven deadline

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.