Veterinary Service, Inc. (VSI) is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role supports accounting activities across multiple business units and entities, with a focus on general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, fixed assets, rebates, lease accounting, and financial reporting.
This position is a strong fit for an accounting professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoys working across teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records. The Staff Accountant will work closely with Reporting & Compliance, Accounting Operations, Corporate Finance & Treasury, and other business partners across the organization.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Complete assigned month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial statement preparation.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate differences, and resolve outstanding items.
- Complete assigned daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including deposit, CDA, payroll, and other accounts.
- Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, reconcile related general ledger accounts, and prepare supporting schedules for property tax reporting.
- Maintain rebate, vendor billback, and warranty accounting schedules and work with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain lease accounting schedules and related journal entries in accordance with ASC 842.
- Analyze general ledger accounts, investigate unusual balances and fluctuations, and document necessary corrections.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, and other teams to resolve posting and reconciliation issues.
- Prepare account-level analyses and supporting schedules for management reporting, financial planning, audit, tax, and treasury activities.
- Prepare assigned intercompany reconciliations and work with accounting team members to resolve differences across entities.
- Document and improve accounting procedures, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
- Participate in cross-training and assume additional accounting processes as training and handoffs are completed.
- Support accounting projects, system changes, process improvements, and integration activities as assigned by Finance leadership.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
Qualifications we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Three or more years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Experience with reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting, rebates, or similar accounting processes preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or accounting systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and across teams.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to accuracy and ethical business practices.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving responsibilities.
This is an opportunity to join a growing, collaborative accounting team and contribute to the continued development of strong financial processes, controls, and reporting across the organization.
Agency Notice: Veterinary Service, Inc. (VSI) is managing this search directly and is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. VSI will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions.