Senior Accountant - Tax

Company Description

Pet King Brands, maker of ZYMOX and Oratene, is a pet health company founded in 1998 with a focus on innovative, enzyme-based products for companion animals. Built on the patented LP3 Enzyme System, its product line includes ear care, skin topicals, shampoo and rinse, and brushless oral care solutions that are manufactured in the USA and free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics.

The company’s technology was adapted from Biotene, a leading dentist-recommended product for people with dry mouth, to create safe and effective options for pets. Pet King Brands is driven by an unwavering commitment to pet well-being and is known for delivering products that earn strong, positive feedback from pet caregivers and veterinary professionals. Team members join a mission-led organization that values quality, innovation, and customer trust.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant – Tax to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing general ledgers, preparing financial statements, conducting complex financial analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting finance/accounting staff. Key responsibilities include month-end closings, year-end closings, managing accounts payable/receivable, supporting internal and external tax reporting, and preparing and/or reviewing tax returns.

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and accounting software, are essential for this role.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, tax returns, and

other regulatory reports.

• General Ledger Management: Oversee and maintain the general ledger, including journal entries,

account reconciliations, and fixed asset depreciation.

• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial reports, budget variances, cash flow, and expenditures to provide

insights to management.

• Regulatory Reporting & Compliance: Support internal and external data collection, analysis,

reporting, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

The analysis,

actions, and reporting needed to meet state level compliance will be a core job function for this role.

• Tax Compliance & Preparation: Analyze and ensure compliance with current tax laws, regulations, and

ensure accurate filing of federal returns, state returns, local returns, estimated tax payments, and

extensions.

• Process Improvement: Develop and refine accounting systems, processes, policies, and internal

controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Intercompany & Interdepartmental collaboration
  :
  Work with affiliated companies, other

departments, and legal, to gather information and provide tax guidance.

• Staff Supervision: Supervise, cross-train, and train finance staff, and accountants, assigning,

supporting, and reviewing their work.

• College degree in accounting, finance, or another related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or tax compliance experience
• Experience leading a (finance, accounting, or tax) team
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) and

accounting software (like Quick Books Online, Quick Books Enterprise, Net Suite, etc.).

• Analytical & Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to analyze complex financial data, identify

discrepancies, and recommend solutions.

• Attention to Detail:
  Meticulous accuracy in all financial record-keeping, and reporting with deadline

tracking.

• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with management, other

departments, staff, and vendors/auditors.

• Professional Knowledge:
  Expertise in accounting principles (such as GAAP or IFRS) and in-depth

understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations are essential.

• Certified Public Accounting or related consulting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA license) or other related licenses/certifications
• Master’s degree in taxation (MST) or other related advanced degrees