Staff 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 Staff Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

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

• Participate in the monthly financial closing process. Help ensure process is performed in accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare journal entries including appropriate support.
• Month end tracking, review, and reconciliation of expense accruals
• Perform basic reconciliations of general ledger account balances including appropriate support. Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly production of financial statements, footnotes, and management reports. Review statements and reports for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide support to other Finance Department associates
• Assist with attainment of departmental KPI targets each month. Support completion of departmental goals.
• Assist with the collection of sample data for SOX testing. Maintain SOX documentation for review by management and internal and external auditors.
• Assist with internal and external auditors for quarterly and year-end audits, providing supporting schedules, account analysis, reconciliations and roll-forwards.
• Identify and propose process improvements where applicable.
• Perform other special duties requiring independent judgment and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance or related degree
• CPA preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in public or private accounting or finance
• Public accounting / audit experience preferred
• Experience and proficiency in Word, Excel and Power-point
• Experience with general ledger and financial reporting systems. Experience specifically with Hyperion HFM and Oracle ERP (NetSuite) beneficial but not required
• Basic to intermediate understanding of US GAAP
• Familiarity with components of a strong internal control environment
• Experience with multiple entity / subsidiary organizations and intercompany transactions

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.

$53,300.00 - $99,100.00