Role Description

At JustFoodForDogs, we are passionate about improving the quality of life for pets through nutrition. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. The Senior Accountant will be tasked with ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of accounting records, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and working cross-functionally to explain monthly variances. This is a key role within the Accounting team and provides a great opportunity for professional growth. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver and collaborative team player with strong quantitative and qualitative skills and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in completion of monthly and quarterly GAAP financial statements; prepare analysis of all financial information underlying the statements and supporting schedules.
• Record a wide range of business transactions in the general ledger with relevant documentation.
• Maintain balance sheet accounts and reconciliations by verifying and allocating activity, resolving discrepancies and proposing necessary journal entries to reconcile accounts.
• Assist with all aspects of annual financial audits.
• Maintain and own the fixed asset register and system.
• Manage and maintain compliance of business licenses and other regulatory filings in multi-state jurisdiction.
• Develop, perform, and document internal control activities.
• Regularly collaborate to identify, research, resolve and communicate findings on accounting-related questions.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting in support of other departments and stakeholders.
• Streamline and automate processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 4+ years of mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work under pressure and perform several tasks concurrently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with financial accounting software (especially NetSuite, NetAsset, and Floqast) is a plus.
• Advanced understanding of internal control concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, and other agreements.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills, including VLookUps, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Extremely organized and autonomous.
• Business-minded with superb communication skills.
• Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-moving organization.

Tenets of the Pack (Company Values)

• Live Our Mission – We believe this is more than a job. It’s a cause.
• Be a Team Player – We put company goals and success first.
• Maintain a Positive Attitude – We bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do.
• Deliver Results – We play to win.

Company Description

JustFoodForDogs, the #1 vet recommended fresh food for dogs, is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives through real, whole-food nutrition. Founded in 2010, JustFoodForDogs revolutionized the fresh whole food movement for dogs when it opened the first open-to-the-public kitchen cooking food for dogs. All of our recipes are formulated by veterinarians and made with 100% human-grade ingredients. Today, consumers can find JustFoodForDogs at JustFoodForDogs retail locations, their favorite retailers and online at JustFoodForDogs.com. The company’s offerings include daily meals, shelf-stable products, supplements, and treats.