Accountant I (Barrie, Ontario)

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.

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The Target Pay Range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Our recruitment process may include use of Artificial-intelligence (AI) Tools.

The Accountant I is responsible for supporting the company’s financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies and procedures and common ethical practices. This position will work closely with other members of the Finance and Accounting team to drive company and department success while enhancing their own personal development. Antech is a fast-paced environment and the job will require a strong work ethic, constant attention to detail and deadlines and the ability to learn quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Executes monthly accounting close procedures as assigned including reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis and reporting and accounting and system research

Assists with the preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders

Identifies and analyzes reconciling items between the general ledger and supporting details, and follows through on the clearing of these items.

Supports audits by compiling data and documentation for accounting transactions and balances

Daily, weekly and monthly account analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes and documents standard operating procedures

Supports other functional areas by providing requested data, answering accounting questions, participating in cross-functional teams and provides training as appropriate.

Seeks process improvements and problem resolution in all aspects of the job function.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required

Minimum of 2 year of accounting related experience required

Oracle or other ERP experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of GAAP

Proven ability to be part of a diverse accounting team

Excellent customer service skills and professionalism including patience, ability to listen and to follow up effectively with all staffing levels.

Ability to prioritize and organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.

Ability to respond to questions clearly and efficiently

Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements and financial data

Consistently displays strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently; self-starter

Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS

Strong technical and analytical skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret accounting principles and financial reports

Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, auditors, accountants, or members of the business community

Ability to effectively present information to management

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Travel : None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.

Requires manual dexterity to operate computer, keyboard, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports, and computer terminals. Requires hearing within normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office environment or a remote home office.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hybrid or in-office.

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.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.