Staff Accountant

Company: Covetrus
Location: Dublin
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

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.

• Participatein the monthly financial closing process. Help ensure process is performed in accurate and timely manner.
• Preparejournal entriesincluding appropriate support.
• Month end tracking, review, and reconciliation of expense accruals
• Perform basic reconciliationsofgeneral ledger account balances including appropriate support.Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely fashion.
• Assist inthe monthlyand quarterlyproduction of financial statements, footnotes,and management reports. Review statementsand reports for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide support to other Finance Department associates
• Assist with attainment of departmental KPI targets each month.Support completion of departmentalgoals.
• Assist with the collection of sample data for SOX testing. Maintain SOXdocumentationfor review by management and internal and external auditors.
• Assistwith internal and external auditors for quarterly and year-end audits, providing supporting schedules, account analysis, reconciliations and roll-forwards.
• Identify andproposeprocess 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 transactionsWe 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* Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive* Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive planCovetrus 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.

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