Accountant - St Paul, United States - Patterson Companies

Description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture.

Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment.

We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial accounting & controls for the business.

The primary responsibilities of the role will include facilitating the monthly close process and ensuring the proper maintenance of accounting controls and processes.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Support monthly accounting close process for the business.
Prepare key accounting analyses and related journal entries, account reconciliations and management reports.
Preparations of financial statistics and information at appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly intervals
Support business projects from an accounting and control perspective
Support a strong control environment. Hold self and others accountable for continuous improvement for internal controls.

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
1-5 years of experience in public accounting or relevant industry experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to recurring transactions
Excellent prioritization & organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables
Verbal & written communication skills that provide direct, succinct messages and can be understood by financial and non-financial business partners
Ability to identify areas of improvement and work with management to optimize processes

Proficiency in MS Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with SAP
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
Patterson Perks Program.

EEO Statement

As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees' unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We are Patterson. We welcome you.
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