Accountant - Remote

Overview

A leading global animal-health technology and services provider is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial record integrity and reporting processes. This role involves assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, preparing account reconciliations, investigating variances, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position requires collaboration across finance and accounting teams to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Prepare and upload journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation promptly
• Track, review, and reconcile expense accruals at month-end
• Perform basic reconciliations of general ledger account balances and investigate discrepancies
• Support finance team members in achieving departmental KPI targets
• Collect sample data for SOX testing and maintain documentation for management and auditor reviews
• Assist internal and external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits by providing schedules, account analyses, and reconciliations
• Review and assess exception reports, investigating significant variances and unexpected results
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet reporting deadlines and ensure timely financial disclosures
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information and uphold high integrity standards
• Utilize Excel and other software tools to develop models that streamline accounting processes and improve data accuracy
• Participate in special projects as assigned, applying independent judgment and technical skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in public or private accounting or finance
• Experience with financial accounting and analysis
• Public accounting or audit experience preferred but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with general ledger and financial reporting systems; familiarity with AS-400 advantageous
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP and internal control environments
• Experience working with multiple entities/subsidiaries and intercompany transactions is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Maternity, parental, military, and other leaves of absence
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Life and disability insurance benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance coverage

Location

Not specified

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action organization committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration 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.