Accountant

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,400 - 78,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Educational Assistance Program

Parental and Adoption Leave

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking an Accountant in St. Paul, MN to maintain accurate financial records and support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

The role requires applying accounting principles, reconciling accounts, and addressing moderately complex issues to aid decision-making. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, adherence to internal controls, and delivering timely financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent education + experience.
• 2 years of related accounting or financial experience or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to accounting information systems and ERP platforms (SAP & Concur) preferred.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records by recording, reconciling, and reviewing accounting transactions and supporting documentation.
• Ensure integrity and compliance of accounting information through correct application of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Deliver timely and reliable financial statements, reports, and schedules to support operations and management decisions.
• Analyze discrepancies and variances to maintain accuracy of financial information.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support accounting operations and develop process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA or progress toward certification

Tools

SAP

Concur

Job description

## AccountantApplylocations: St Paul, MNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R111138****Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.****One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.## **Job Summary**The Accountant is accountable for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting through the application of professional accounting knowledge and established accounting principles. This role prepares, analyzes, reconciles, and reviews financial information to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making while resolving moderately complex accounting issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts.## **Essential Functions**To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.* Prepare and maintain accurate financial records by recording, reconciling, and reviewing accounting transactions, ledger accounts, and supporting documentation* Ensure the integrity and compliance of accounting information through the accurate application of accounting principles, policies, procedures, and internal controls* Deliver timely and reliable financial statements, reports, and schedules that support business operations, financial reporting requirements, and management decision-making* Analyze and resolve account discrepancies, reconciliation issues, and reporting variances to maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial information* Support effective financial planning and performance evaluation by providing accurate financial data for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities* Evaluate financial records and reporting outputs to identify errors, compliance concerns, and improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions* Collaborate with internal departments to support accounting operations, address financial reporting needs, and contribute to accounting projects and process improvement initiatives* Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned## **Job Qualifications**## ·Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent education + experience* 2 years of related accounting or financial experience or equivalent experience## ·Preferred Qualifications* Exposure to working with accounting information systems and ERP platforms (including SAP & Concur)* CPA or progress toward certification**Skills and Abilities*** Working Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal controls typically gained through education and professional accounting experience* Experience working with financial information and maintaining accuracy, completeness, and consistency across accounting records and reports* Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing financial data, reconciling information, and validating supporting documentation* Ability to apply established accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines to address routine and moderately complex accounting matters* Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment* Sound judgment when evaluating accounting information, identifying potential issues, and determining when escalation or additional review is needed* Ability to build effective working relationships with team members and business partners to support accounting processes and reporting requirements* Experience supporting process documentation, compliance activities, or continuous improvement efforts within an accounting or finance environment* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint# ## **Working Conditions**## **Physical Demands*** Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday* May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment* Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.* Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors* Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents.## **Environmental Factors*** This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.What's In It For You:We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:* Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program* 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays* Volunteer Time Off (VTO)* Educational Assistance Program* Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave* LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)* Patterson Perks Program## The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.$60,400.00 - $78,533.33## EEO StatementPatterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.