Senior Accountant

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network in California seeks a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, GL maintenance, and compliance.

You will manage fixed assets, leases under ASC 842, payroll accruals, and assist with audits and tax filings, working with a collaborative finance team.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Technical skills: ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong Excel skills.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close tasks and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
• Administer ASC 842 lease accounting and monthly lease entries.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll entries and benefits activity.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and internal control improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

About the Company

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network ("AOSN") is a United States based, privately-owned, veterinary specialty company providing advanced outpatient specialty care for pets. Our specialists diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions across a range of specialty disciplines, working in partnership with primary care veterinarians to deliver unsurpassed care to patients and valuable peace of mind for pet owners.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties. The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, owning fixed asset, lease, payroll, and accrual accounting, preparing tax filings, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties/special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Month-end close: Own assigned close tasks on the monthly calendar, ensuring all activity is recorded timely and accurately, and prepare the related monthly financial statements.
• Balance sheet reconciliations: Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations — including PTO, accrued purchases, and prepaid accounts — reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Fixed assets: Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare the monthly capital expenditure and fixed asset summary reports; identify and reclassify construction-in progress; record depreciation, transfers, revaluations, and disposals; and reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger.
• Lease accounting: Administer ASC 842 lease accounting in Trullion, including uploading new and modified leases and posting the monthly lease entries.
• Payroll: Prepare and post bi-weekly payroll entries and related benefit activity — 401(k), workers' compensation, health insurance, HSA/FSA, and PTO; prepare payroll and production bonus accruals and reversals; allocate DVM compensation splits by clinic; and account for board study leave.
• Accruals: Prepare recurring and non-recurring accruals, including supplies and lab expenses, vendor rebates, rent, and interest rate hedge amortization, along with the related reversals.
• Tax filings and compliance: Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns and annual property tax filings; maintain resale and tax exemption certificates; and maintain and report on records required by government agencies.
• Event accounting: Track and account for annual industry and company events, including accruals and prepaid expense timing across each event cycle.
• Audit support: Assist with the annual audit and research and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• General ledger: Prepare and post entries for all non-cash transactions for assigned entities, and establish and maintain the chart of accounts, reviewing entries for posting to the proper accounts.
• Budgets and process improvement: Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets and contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Other duties: Perform other accounting duties, support staff, and complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' progressive experience in accounting.
• Technical accounting skills such as ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Lease accounting.
• Position may require occasional travel.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required Skills

• Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Lease accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or international equivalent is highly preferred.