Senior Accountant

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the company's financial reporting and accounting operations. This role will play a key part in the month-end close process, preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, and coordination of external audit activities, assisting with financial reporting and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years of combined public and / or private industry experience, a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, identifying accounting issues, and improving processes in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform key activities within the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and account analyses.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze financial results, account fluctuations, and variances, and communicate findings to accounting and finance leadership.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and other compliance-related reviews.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen controls, increase accuracy, and improve close efficiency.
• Assist with the documentation and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting matters and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2–4+ years of combined public and / or private accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Experience with financial reporting and external audits (including preparing audit documentation).
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with process improvement or accounting automation initiatives.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

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