Staff Accountant

Mission Pet Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teladoc access

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking an accounting professional in Birmingham, AL to support journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting within a growing veterinary network.

You will work with cross-functional teams, leverage Workday and Excel for data analysis, and help ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP. CPA progression and multi-site experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills for large datasets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with professional communication.
• 1+ years of accounting/audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate journal entries including amortization and accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts during month-end close.
• Maintain schedules and reconciliation workpapers per U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare financial reports on revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to classify operating expenditures.
• Support data requests for audits and internal controls.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

Data analysis

Independence with supervision

Communication with management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Financials

Excel (Pivot, Lookups, Formulas)

Job description

At Mission Pet Health, our mission to care for pets and their families drives everything we do. As we rapidly scale toward 1,000 hospitals, our forward-thinking team of more than 20,000 is making bold investments in people, technology, and processes that will prepare us for a future IPO. This is where you come in. In addition to gaining a wealth of accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our organization for future success. This is your opportunity to bring attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset to the team who is committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries, including amortization, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts during the month-end close, investigating and resolving variances and reconciling items.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date supporting schedules and reconciliation workpapers in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports related to revenue, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, review, and properly classify operating expenditures.
• Support Accounting team value-add requests with timely, accurate, and well-organized data.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and providing documentation requested by external auditors.
• Follow established internal controls and help maintain process documentation for assigned areas.
• Manage ad hoc projects and requests with an innovative approach and superior attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring tasks within Workday and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the month-end close process.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) with experience handling large datasets.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and drive objectives forward with minimal supervision.
• Clear, professional communication with various levels of management.
• Proven ability to work efficiently with a solution-oriented mindset.
• 1+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or another relevant professional capacity is preferred.
• Workday Financials experience is preferred.
• Experience in a multi-site, high-growth, or private equity-backed environment is preferred.
• Progress toward CPA licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You’re Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2026 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #1 in both America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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