Accountant II

Antech•Longmont, CO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II is responsible for splitting their time to support the company’s financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies and procedures and common ethical practices; and is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining accounts payable records, verifying that invoices are approved and coded per company policy, and issuing payments to vendors. This position will work closely with other members of the Finance and Accounting team to drive company and department success while enhancing their own personal development. Heska is a fast-paced environment and the job will require a strong work ethic, constant attention to detail and deadlines and the ability to learn quickly. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Minimum of 2 year of accounting related experience required
Strong understanding of GAAP
Proven ability to be part of a diverse accounting team
Must maintain a positive attitude at all times
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism including patience, ability to listen and to follow up effectively with all staffing levels.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
Ability to respond to questions clearly and efficiently
Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements and financial data
Consistently displays strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently; self-starter
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook and Access
Strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret accounting principles and financial reports
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, auditors, accountants, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to management
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of Accounts Payable experience preferred
Experience at a publicly traded company and/or public accounting experience preferred
NetSuite or other ERP experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for one or more accounting processes – Cash, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, Allocations, Other Receivables, Intercompany Eliminations, Accruals, Leases
Executes monthly accounting close procedures as assigned including reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis and reporting and accounting and system research
Assists with the preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders
Supports audits by compiling data and documentation for accounting transactions and balances
Daily, weekly and monthly account analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes and documents standard operating procedures
Provides general assistance to others in the Accounting department as needed
Verifies approval on all invoices and check requests weekly.
Completes three-way match for items purchased with a PO and reconciles any differences.
Codes all invoices with appropriate general ledger account number and in the proper period based on the type and timing of expenses, ensuring capitalized and prepaid items are coded correctly.
Prepares and processes checks, wires and ACH’s.
Reviews expense reports in compliance with company policy.
Reconciles vendor statements.
Ensures all sub-ledger detail is accurate and reconciling items are cleared up in a timely manner
Maintains accounts payable files.
Prepares 1099 reporting on an annual basis.