Accountant II

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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The Accountant II is responsible for splitting their time to support the company’s financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies and procedures and common ethical practices; and is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining accounts payable records, verifying that invoices are approved and coded per company policy, and issuing payments to vendors.  This position will work closely with other members of the Finance and Accounting team to drive company and department success while enhancing their own personal development. Heska is a fast-paced environment and the job will require a strong work ethic, constant attention to detail and deadlines and the ability to learn quickly.
 

The Target Pay Range for this position is $64,000 - $80,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Accounting: 50% of position responsibility

• Responsible for one or more accounting processes – Cash, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, Allocations, Other Receivables, Intercompany Eliminations, Accruals, Leases

• Executes monthly accounting close procedures as assigned including reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis and reporting and accounting and system research

• Assists with the preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders

• Supports audits by compiling data and documentation for accounting transactions and balances

• Daily, weekly and monthly account analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

• Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes and documents standard operating procedures

• Provides general assistance to others in the Accounting department as needed

Accounts Payable: 50% of position responsibility

• Verifies approval on all invoices and check requests weekly.

• Completes three-way match for items purchased with a PO and reconciles any differences.

• Codes all invoices with appropriate general ledger account number and in the proper period based on the type and timing of expenses, ensuring capitalized and prepaid items are coded correctly.

• Prepares and processes checks, wires and ACH’s.

• Reviews expense reports in compliance with company policy.

• Reconciles vendor statements.

• Ensures all sub-ledger detail is accurate and reconciling items are cleared up in a timely manner

• Maintains accounts payable files.

• Prepares 1099 reporting on an annual basis.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• Minimum of 2 year of accounting related experience required

• Minimum of 1 year of Accounts Payable experience preferred

• Experience at a publicly traded company and/or public accounting experience preferred

• NetSuite or other ERP experience strongly preferred
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of GAAP

• Proven ability to be part of a diverse accounting team

• Must maintain a positive attitude at all times

• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism including patience, ability to listen and to follow up effectively with all staffing levels.

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.

• Ability to respond to questions clearly and efficiently

• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements and financ