Senior Accountant: GAAP Expert for Close & Benefits

Petvet-Care-Centers; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a finance professional to support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts across the organization.

The role requires 2–4+ years of combined public and private accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and excellent Excel and communication skills. You will contribute to accurate reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across our hospital network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2–4+ years of combined public and/or private accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly analyses for the Company’s complex benefit programs, including medical benefits and workers’ compensation.
• Perform review of third-party benefit administrator reports and record all related journal entries.
• Presentations of monthly results to the accounting and benefit leadership teams.
• Work closely with third party advisors on monthly claims and results.
• Prepare annual budget and forecast of medical and workers compensation expense.
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable CECL reserve analysis and record related journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accrued payroll and benefit accounts and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide explanations to management, with emphasis on key Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with various other monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Support implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate accounting documentation and records, including accounting narratives for benefits and CECL processes.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a finance professional to support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts across the organization.

The role requires 2–4+ years of combined public and private accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and excellent Excel and communication skills. You will contribute to accurate reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration across our hospital network.