Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people‑first, always advancing, and results‑driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Accountant is accountable for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting through the application of professional accounting knowledge and established accounting principles. This role prepares, analyzes, reconciles, and reviews financial information to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision‑making while resolving moderately complex accounting issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records by recording, reconciling, and reviewing accounting transactions, ledger accounts, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance of accounting information through the accurate application of accounting principles, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Deliver timely and reliable financial statements, reports, and schedules that support business operations, financial reporting requirements, and management decision‑making.
• Analyze and resolve account discrepancies, reconciliation issues, and reporting variances to maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Support effective financial planning and performance evaluation by providing accurate financial data for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Evaluate financial records and reporting outputs to identify errors, compliance concerns, and improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support accounting operations, address financial reporting needs, and contribute to accounting projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent education + experience.
• 2 years of related accounting or financial experience or equivalent experience.

• Exposure to working with accounting information systems and ERP platforms (including SAP & Concur).
• CPA or progress toward certification.

Working Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal controls typically gained through education and professional accounting experience.

Experience working with financial information and maintaining accuracy, completeness, and consistency across accounting records and reports.

Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing financial data, reconciling information, and validating supporting documentation.

Ability to apply established accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines to address routine and moderately complex accounting matters.

Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.

Sound judgment when evaluating accounting information, identifying potential issues, and determining when escalation or additional review is needed.

Ability to build effective working relationships with team members and business partners to support accounting processes and reporting requirements.

Experience supporting process documentation, compliance activities, or continuous improvement efforts within an accounting or finance environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the…