Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting Whisker's accounting and finance functions by ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting. Working closely with the Controller and cross-functional business partners, this position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing account reconciliations and journal entries, supporting and optimizing the month-end close process, and helping ensure a clean balance sheet with no surprises.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts journal entries accurately and timely as part of the monthly financial close process.
• Prepares and maintains balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Assists with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Performs variance analysis and investigates unusual fluctuations in financial results.
• Prepares schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external financial reporting.
• Supports annual financial statement audits and other audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Assists with maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Assists with ERP system improvements and other finance-related projects.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.
• Performs other accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet and income statement relationships.
• Demonstrated experience owning balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting issues through to completion.
• Comfortable working in the details while continually looking for opportunities to improve processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and work in the details.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Comfortable with office pets (cats and dogs).

What You’ll Bring

• Not Required but Nice to Have!
• CPA designation or active progress toward obtaining a CPA
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Public accounting experience.
• Mechanical experience.
• Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems.

Benefits & Purrks

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.