Accountant II

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. 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.

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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.
 Work Type: HybridThis is a Hybrid role based out of our Hub located in Longmont, Colorado. The Target Pay Range for this position is $66,010 - $85,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:General Accounting: 50% of position responsibility

• 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

Accounts Payable: 50% of position responsibility

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 year of accounting related experience required
• 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
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

• 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
   

Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate computer, keyboard, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports, and computer terminals. Requires hearing within normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical office environment or a remote home office.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Hybrid or in-office.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.