Accountant II

Company: Heska Corporation
Location: Loveland
Posted on: March 18, 2020

Job Description:

Heska is dedicated to quality pet care. Through innovation, invention, and strategic partnerships with worldwide leaders in diagnostics and treatments. Heska provides the benefits of latest generation technologies to pet healthcare providers. Heska's range of complete blood diagnostic solutions include Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Gas & Electrolytes, Immunodiagnostics, Heartworm, and other blood testing. Treatments and testing include Immunotherapy and complete Allergy solutions.

JOB SUMMARY: The Accountant II is responsible for supporting the company's financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies and procedures and common ethical practices. 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, a positive attitude, constant attention to detail and deadlines and the ability to learn quickly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Accounting:

• Responsible for one or more accounting processes - Cash, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, Allocations, Other Receivables, Intercompany Eliminations, Consolidation, Accruals
• Executes monthly accounting close procedures as assigned including reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis and reporting
• Assists with the preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Works with auditors to provide documentation and support for accounting transactions and balances
• Consistently identifies ways to limit manual journal entries and speed up closing process
• Daily, weekly and monthly account analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  Process Improvement/Internal Controls:
  
  • Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes
  • Assists with improving controls and policy documentation
  • Provides support for internal control development and testing
    Other duties as assigned:
    
    • Provides general assistance to others in Accounting department as needed
    • Provides support during special projects, system implementations and/or unique transactions
    • Establish and maintain written desktop procedures
      
      Requirements
      
      EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
      
      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
      • Minimum of 3 years of accounting related experience required
      • Experience at a publicly-traded company and/or public accounting experience preferred
      • Great Plains or other ERP experience preferred
        
        KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
        
        • Strong understanding of GAAP
        • Proven ability to be part of a diverse accounting team
        • Must be flexible, responsive to change and maintain a positive attitude at all times
          • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
          • Ability to respond to questions clearly and efficiently
          • Excellent interpersonal skills
            • Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements and financial data
            • Ability to multi-task and meet changing priorities and deadlines
            • Consistently displays strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
            • Ability to work independently; self-starter
            • Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook and Access
              
              Benefits
              
              
              • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
              • Retirement Plan 401(k)
              • Stock Purchase Plan
              • Life Insurance (Company Paid, Voluntary & AD&D)
              • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
              • Short Term & Long Term Disability
              • Wellness Resources

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