Position: Accountant

Purpose of Position:

The Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Treasury Functions:

• Manage cash in multiple bank accounts, including movement of funds.
• Reconcile bank accounts, monitor balances, and assist retail locations with remote deposit issues.

2. Financial Transactions:

• Safeguard assets by ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
• Prepare and input journal entries for monthly financial statements, covering sales, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and miscellaneous transactions.

3. Monthly Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for individual pharmacy operations and consolidated financial statements by the 15th of the following month.
• Assist in the year-end audit conducted by external accounting firm.

4. Financial Analysis:

• Provide the first level of review of financial statements for variance analysis.
• Communicate explanations to management.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

5. Communication and Collaboration:

• Respond to inquiries from home office staff and retail operations personnel.
• Maintain discretion and professional conduct in all communications.
• Continually look for process improvements to increase efficiencies.

6. Additional Duties:

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist with training, directing workflow, and resolving issues for other finance department staff.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and US accounting principles.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite and Bill.com.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Adaptability to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Positive and collaborative work culture.