Staff Accountant

Description

This position will provide day-to-day financial, analytical, and administrative support pertaining to the reconciliation, recording, receipt of cash. Duties include reconciling, recording, researching, monitoring, and analyzing cash activity; and establishing and maintaining strong partner relationships, both internal and external. Additionally, this role will manage the accounting for PetCare Accounts Receivable related to our Veterinary Hospital operations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s success by managing complex processes and supporting team development.

• Work with location level staff to identify and record reconciling items into practice management systems and/or accounting system. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience with general ledger maintenance and journal entries. 
• Record entries into Workday ERP related to reconciliation of cash accounts and debt payments. 
• Prepare monthly bad-debt allowance calculations for PetCare AR and related AR/Allowance balance sheet reconciliations.  
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion. 
• Proficiency in performing bank reconciliations with attention to detail. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address AP, AR and cash receipt issues. 
• Work with other cash team members to complete cash reconciliations. 
• Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Prepare audit support for external financial statement audits.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting. 
• BA/BS degree in accounting required. 
• Workday software experience is a plus. 
• Large company, multi-store retail or previous joint venture/partnership experience is a plus. 
• Proficient in Microsoft office including advanced skills in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes. 
• Adapt to process changes quickly and confidently. 
• Possess excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills. 
• Eagerness to work in a high-volume, complex environment. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables.