Associate Accountant

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Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.
Provide support to the Finance Team in areas of A/R, Expense Report processing and audit, General Ledger, month end closing, and a variety of other projects as assigned. Research and analyse assigned accounts to facilitate accurate reporting of Virbac Corporation's financial results.
Area of accountability no.1: Account for transactions for inclusion in various financial reports according to the close schedule.
Prepare and issue accurate reports, sub-ledgers, journal, statistics for financial reporting Identify questionable transactions and accelerate them to your management with a recommended solution Verify that transactions are properly recorded and accounted for in the general ledger/ERP system Prepare and post accurate journal entries as assigned to insure accurate reporting of financial results Prepare and post accrual journal entries as assigned to insure accurate reporting of financial results Continually evaluate and improve work efficiency to insure that work is value-added, meaningful, and effective
Expected results: Timely and accurate recording of financial data
Area of accountability no 2: Analyze account balances and activity according to the close schedule
Perform assigned monthly balance sheet account reconciliations by published deadlines Prepare and/or post assigned journal entries timely and accurately Elevate noncompliance of internal controls to the appropriate level of financial management
Expected results: Timely and accurate financial reporting
Area of accountability no 3: Provide support during mid-year, interim, and annual reviews and audits by external auditors and other audits as necessary (e.g., sales and use tax, income/franchise tax, etc.)
Prepare Account Reconciliations in the required format Provide documentation to support accounts reconciliations, cash disbursements and other requests as assigned. Provide analysis of assigned accounts to facilitate the completion of the external audit or review
Expected results: Contribute to and facilitate successful completion of audit or review
Area of accountability no 4: Perform critical functions in the Finance Department in the following areas:
A. Expense Report Auditing
B. Cash Receipts Application
C. Collections
D. Other tasks as assigned
Expected results: Timely and accurate transactional data completion
Area of accountability no. 5: Contribute to cross-functional collaboration with other areas of the Company:
Communicate with employees on issues/errors identified on their expense report submissions Communicate with Order Management and others as needed on customers on credit hold Look for proper internal controls and procedures in your assigned areas of the business and elevate noncompliance to the appropriate level of financial management Continually evaluate and improve work efficiency to insure that work is value-added, meaningful and effective
Expected results: Improved financial results
Area of accountability no. 6: Produce financial information for department management and others as requested:
Anticipate requests by proactively identifying areas requiring explanation and/or analysis Analyse, summarize and communicate findings in a concise analysis Prepare a complete summary of requested information that anticipates questions with appropriate resolutions.
Expected results: Improved financial results
KNOW-HOW: job-related skills required to complete activities
Must be a self-starter and possess a quest for continuous improvement. Must demonstrate analytical skills and problem solving.
3. Must be well organized, have attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines.
4. Must be able to organize and complete multiple assignments and projects simultaneously.
5. Hands on experience with and intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suites.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills and must be able to interact well with other departments and contribute to discussions and meeting.
BEHAVIOUR: interpersonal skills required to complete activities
Ability to follow instructions Establish efficient plans Manage execution showing drive and results orientation Foster dialogue and build relationships with warm and caring attitude Communicate effectively Demonstrate high degree of confidentiality Offer solutions to identified problems or challenges
Required: Training / Experience necessary to fulfil the job
Educational level or equivalent experience:
Degree in lieu of experience (Associate Degree is a must)
Total number of years' experience required to fulfil the role:
Three + years of Accounts Receivable experience and one + years General Ledger experience
Career pre-requisites:
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and concepts, practices, and procedures with an ERP system.
Hands on experience with Excel, Work, and Google Suites
Challenges: context: Cross-disciplinary relationships and / or main threats and/or opportunities
- external and internal - which may impact the job's activities
Cross-functional Departmental Management and Supporting Staff External Auditors
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