Staff Accountant

This role will report to the General Ledger Accounting Manager and will contribute to the daily accounting operations for Best Friends Pet Care. This position is integral to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to our organization's financial success. The Staff Accountant is motivated by a strong understanding of accounting principles, is detail-oriented and is able to work independently and collaboratively.

Essential Job Functions

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial information.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and account analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions,
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist in internal and external audits, providing documentation and resolving inquiries.
• Conduct tax-related tasks, including preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to their implementation.
• Stay updated on accounting standards, tax laws, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial and employee matters.
• Proactive, organized and driven self-starter with ability to pull reports to synthesize data and build the strategy for the enterprise to follow.
• Able to adapt to an evolving and high-performance work environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field.
• 1+ years of Accounting and/or Finance experience, in the services/hospitality field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting regulations, laws and best practices.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex tax information.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in completing assignments.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  
  

Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the job description. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the employee’s manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.

We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations in more than 26 states coast-to-coast and have been in business for nearly 30 years.

Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

The compensation range for this position is $55,000–$65,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, location, and business needs. Where required by applicable law, compensation will comply with state and local pay transparency regulations.