Accountant

This role will report to the Assistant Controller and will contribute to the daily accounting operations for Best Friends Pet Hotel. As a Certified Public Accountant, 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 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 statements and reports.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required, with a minimum of 1 year in an audit capacity
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field.
• 2+ 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
• Experience with Great Plains or other similar accounting software

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 50 locations in more than 20 states coast-to-coast and have been in business for nearly 30 years.

Best Friends Pet Hotel, 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.