Senior Accountant; CPA Track

Covetrus is a global animal‑health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the period‑end close process and other routine accounting functions. This includes preparing account reconciliations, investigating variances or unexpected results, preparing and posting journal entries and working with others to find creative solutions to challenges and issues. The role involves partnering with teams in the accounting and finance department – including Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Payroll, Tax, and other Covetrus subsidiaries – to process intercompany transactions, perform audit controls with internal and external audit, and support the Accounting Manager of Corporate Accounting and other department staff.

• Serve as a senior associate with the monthly, quarterly and annual close process, ensuring financial information is accurately reflected in the GL in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate significant variance or unexpected results, and maintain appropriate support.
• Prepare, review, and upload journal entries, including supporting schedules; partner with stakeholders to streamline and automate JE preparation workflows where possible.
• Review and assess exception reports from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective and investigate key variances and unexpected results.
• Assist with preparing documents and responding to requests from the Company’s external auditor and internal SOX team as necessary.
• Own and continuously improve departmental procedures and documentation; identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiency opportunities.
• Lead meetings with internal teams to develop understanding and agreement of account balances specific to their departments.
• Ensure that accruals are recorded and balances are maintained within GAAP guidelines.
• Update the general ledger system including adding, changing, or deleting accounts, cost centers or locations as directed.
• Provide financial analyses, support, and expertise relative to quarterly reviews and annual independent audits, and other external audits or consulting engagements; serve as liaison between Finance and the organization on P&L questions and issues.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other tools (e.g., Power Query/Power Automate) to streamline accounting processes, enhance data accuracy, reduce manual effort, and improve supporting documentation; implement new technologies within General Accounting to optimize workflows.
• Provide training and guidance to new General Accounting staff members.
• Participate in special projects, as directed by the Accounting Manager.
• Perform other special duties requiring independent judgment and skills.
• Other ad‑hoc responsibilities as required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate relevant information to intended parties in an easily understandable format.
• Ability to multitask and reorganize assignments based on shifting needs and priorities.
• Demonstrate strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Desire to seek out opportunities to assist others with special projects and initiatives.
• Utilize creative problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment toward continual learning and personal development.
• Understand complex and sensitive issues, demonstrate resourcefulness and creative problem solving to address issues.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed deadlines and work as part of a team.
• Passion for continuous process improvement, clear/consistent documentation, and application of AI/automation tools to reduce manual work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in public or private accounting or finance.
• Public accounting/audit experience with desire to obtain CPA license preferred but not necessary.
• 1+ year of experience reviewing work (e.g., reconciliations, journal entries, or close deliverables) preferred.
• Experience and advanced…