Covetrus is dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets. We provide a comprehensive suite of products, software, and services to help drive improved patient health, strong client relationships, and successful financial outcomes for veterinary professionals. SUMMARY The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting Corporate Accounting 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. This role will involve partnering with other teams in the accounting and finance department including Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Payroll, Tax and other Covetrus subsidiaries to process intercompany transactions as well as perform audit controls with internal and external audit. This role will receive support and supervision from the Corporate Accounting Manager as well as others within the accounting and finance departments. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to work independently when appropriate and exercise sound judgement when assignments have been delegated. . ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Serve as a senior associate with the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for ensuring all financial information is accurately reflected in the general ledger in compliance with GAAP. Perform account reconciliations and investigate significant variance or unexpected results and maintain appropriate support. Review, prepare and upload journal entries and provide exception reports when required. 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. Review departmental procedures and identify and recommend operational efficiency opportunities. Lead meetings with internal customers which include various levels of management 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 adding, changing, or deleting accounts, cost centers or territories as directed. Maintain accounting records per the Company's retention policy. Provide financial analyses, support, and expertise relative to quarterly reviews and annual independent audits, and other external audits or consulting engagements as well as serve as a liaison between Finance and the organization as related to profit and loss statement questions, requests and issues. Streamline accounting processes, enhance data accuracy and reduce the level of manual intervention and paper flow. Implement new technologies within the Corporate Accounting area to streamline functions and processes. Provide training and guidance to staff members. Participate in special projects, as directed by the Corporate Accounting Manager. Support completion of departmental objectives. Perform other special duties requiring independent judgment and skills. Other Adhoc responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA or CPA path required, MBA a plus 5+ years of relevant experience in public or private accounting or finance Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls Public accounting/audit experience a plus Experience working in ERP financial systems Experience with multiple entity/subsidiary organizations and intercompany transactions