Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles:
Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Overview

The Accountant role is responsible for finance operations of Switzerland (GL, AR, AP, FA) under statutory and US GAAP. This role will be also responsible for preparation and analyzing financial reports to make sure they reflect correct and reliable financial position of the company.

The role will be reporting directly to Finance Operations Director Central Europe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain financial transactions and ensure their accuracy and quality
• Incoming and outgoing payment posting/preparation followed up by bank reconciliation
• Performing closing entries and documentation in accordance with internal control guidelines.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy with capturing of information
• Preparing statutory financial statements and group reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) in compliance with statutory and US GAAP requirements
• Periodical reporting (One Stream)
• Managing balance sheet accounts, receivables, and payables, as well as fixed asset and lease accounting.
• Working with external and internal auditors
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems
• Managing ad hoc projects such as system migrations and the implementation of new processes

Education and Experience

• Degree in accounting & finance, 4+ years’ experience in accounting and finance
• Experience in preparing financial statements in compliance with local accounting standards and US GAAP
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax law
• Fluency in English and French written and spoken

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data entry processing within web-based ERP systems (Sage) and online banking.
• Ability to move quickly through numerous order entry steps with accuracy while paying close attention to details.
• Proven ability to follow through and resolve issues.
• Must have strong attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented philosophy is a must with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, according to activity and volume.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology;

veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.