Senior Tax Accountant

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Kent, WA

7d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Accountant for a hybrid role at its pet-friendly office in Kent, Washington. The role supports accounting operations for a rapidly expanding national network of veterinary practices and hospitals, including fixed asset and inventory/COGS accounting, monthly close activities, reconciliations, hospital P&L review, and process improvement. The position also provides audit documentation and support for assigned projects. The posted salary range is $90,000–$105,000 annually; the compensation section also lists a range of $95,000–$105,000 USD. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The role may be eligible for Lakefield’s annual incentive bonus program, subject to eligibility and plan terms. The position is classified as exempt under applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or a master’s degree in accounting.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Sound technical accounting skills, including excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Strong organization and ability to work as a self-directed team player.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, rapidly changing organization.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a fast-paced office, and maintain accuracy.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Experience preparing and maintaining monthly journal entries, supporting calculations, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations in a multi-location/unit and multi-entity environment.
• Experience with accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics or an equivalent Tier II ERP.

Responsibilities

• Handle fixed asset accounting and automation, including journal entries to the general ledger.
• Handle inventory and cost of goods sold accounting and automation, including journal entries.
• Assist with the monthly close of profit and loss and balance sheet accounts, and research discrepancies in support of the Accounting Team.
• Review hospital profit and loss statements and identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
• Complete assigned account reconciliations.
• Continuously improve processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Provide audit documentation and schedules as requested.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional wellness and development benefits
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive bonus program, subject to eligibility and plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior