Sr. Accounting Assistant

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Pets Best, a subsidiary of IPH, offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide access to comprehensive animal healthcare at an affordable price, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service.

Job Summary: 

Pets Best is seeking a Sr. Accounting Assistant who will provide a broad range of support to include, but not limited to sales, billing, and/or accounting functions.

Job Location: Remote

Main Responsibilities: 

• Creates invoices in general ledger (GL) and verifies GL codes used.

• Tracks receivable and/or payable activities.

• Assists in preparation of financial packages.

• Resolves and tracks financial queries regarding customer accounts.

• Collects payments for revenue streams.

• Participates in process improvement initiatives.

• May be responsible for booking receivables and/or payables and maintain checklists.

• Manages banking administration/access.

• Produces compliance documents based on accounting data.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:   

• Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience (1 year of working experience equals one year of working experience)

• Accounts Payable Experience – Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment scheduling

• Proficiency in Excel

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently

• Strong Communication Skills – Ability to communicate financial information clearly and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:   

• D365 Experience – Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for financial transactions and reporting

• SKsoft Experience – Familiarity with SKsoft financial tools or similar accounting software

• Insurance Industry experience

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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)