What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hometown Veterinary Partners?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :The Staff Accountant will manage, analyze, and report financial information for the organization. The role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions. Hometown Veterinary Partners is passionate about empowering veterinary professionals, and the Staff Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring that our business operations support that mission.
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- Constantly communicate with stakeholders while always prioritizing our mission to support our business operations
- Cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment
- Champion for change and identify, document, share and promote best practices
- Communicate deadlines with all internal HVP cross-functional teams as needed
- Partner with leadership to help develop and execute business plans and operational strategies
- Partner with leaders to identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting procedures for efficiency and accuracy
- Partner with leaders to implement best practices in financial management and accounting software utilization
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Perform general ledger entries, adjustments, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Generate reports on financial performance and budget variances to provide insights to senior management
- Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts
- Analyze actual financial performance against forecasts and recommend adjustments where nec
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations
- Coordinate with external auditors, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating audit process
- Support tax preparation and filing, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations
- Maintain tax documentation and records in compliance with legal requirements
- Managed outsources functions (vendor onboarding)
- Additional responsibilities as the company scales and the position evolves.
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Experience with multi-site / multi-entity accounting
- Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
- Ability to streamline accounting processes
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated team player mentality
- Ability to adapt and learn new software
- Ability to work efficiently as part of the team as well as independently
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 1 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles preferably in veterinary medicine
- Proficient in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools
- Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
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