General Ledger (GL) Staff Accountant - Remote

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a General Ledger/Revenue Staff Accountant to join their remote team. This role involves managing intracompany processes, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in GAAP principles, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to analyze large data sets. Join a company that values diversity and promotes a culture of inclusivity, where your contributions will help nurture pets and their families through exceptional care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage intracompany processes and prepare monthly journal entries.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and support financial audits.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

GAAP Principles

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Business Administration

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Position: General Ledger/Revenue Staff Accountant (Remote)

This is a remote position. Ability to work Central time zone business hours. Must be based in the United States.

Founded in 2003, Thrive Pet Healthcare has grown from a single veterinary practice to over 360 primary, specialty, and acute veterinary hospitals throughout the US.

Our Belief: We believe that the pets who bring wellness and joy to all of us deserve exceptional care from people and professionals who are loved, respected, and thriving too.

Our Mission: To nurture pets and their families through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care. We aim to create the world’s most trusted, innovative, and connected pet healthcare ecosystem.

Our Values: Genuine care is at the heart of everything we do, whether caring for pets or the people who care for them. We lead the industry with empathy and are committed to holistic care of veterinary caregivers through innovative financial, mental, and physical well-being programs.

Job Summary

The General Ledger/Revenue Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing balance sheet reconciliations for intracompany transactions, managing the rebate process, and preparing related monthly journal entries. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles practically. This role involves collaboration with the cash team, general ledger accountants, and cross-functional teams within the organization.

Responsibilities

1. Ownership of intracompany processes: including monthly intracompany elimination analysis, entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliation, as well as communication with hospitals regarding intracompany invoicing.
2. Ownership of the rebate process: preparing quarterly rebate payout files, reconciling related GL accounts, and coordinating with teams to meet payout schedules.
3. Monthly journal entries: for B2B revenue recognition and AR reconciliations.
4. Balance sheet reconciliations: identifying discrepancies, proposing corrections, and following up on aged items.
5. Revenue journal entries: including accruals, deferred revenue, and adjustments, with proper coding.
6. Flux analysis: for monthly P&L reviews.
7. Financial closing: assisting with month, quarter, and year-end processes, including analysis and summarization.
8. Audit support: preparing schedules for external and internal audits.
9. Process improvement: contributing to automation and internal control enhancements.
10. Documentation: developing and maintaining business processes to strengthen internal controls.

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of general ledger experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or comparable experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience with intracompany transactions is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a multi-unit organization is a plus.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, identify improvement opportunities, and adapt to changes.
• Effective communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Experience with Workday and proficiency in MS Office.

Apply today! Thrive Pet Healthcare celebrates diversity and strives for an inclusive culture where all team members feel valued and empowered.