About the role
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
Overview: The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded. This position assists in the period-end close process, prepares account reconciliations, investigates variances, and works collaboratively with various teams within the accounting and finance departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently when necessary while maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring that all financial information is accurately reflected in the general ledger in compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare and upload journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct month-end tracking, review, and reconciliation of expense accruals; perform basic reconciliations of general ledger account balances and investigate reconciling items.
- Support other Finance Department associates and provide assistance in achieving departmental KPI targets.
- Collect sample data for SOX testing and maintain SOX documentation for review by management and auditors.
- Assist internal and external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits by providing supporting schedules, account analysis, reconciliations, and roll-forwards.
- Review and assess exception reports, investigating significant variances and unexpected results.
- Identify and propose process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and ensure timely financial reporting.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information and uphold the highest standards of integrity in all interactions.