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Accountant II

Antech Diagnostics, Longmont, CO, United States


The Accountant II is responsible for splitting their time to support the company’s financial record‑keeping and reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies and procedures and common ethical practices; and is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining accounts payable records, verifying that invoices are approved and coded per company policy, and issuing payments to vendors. 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. Heska 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.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $64,000 - $80,000 annually.

At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job‑related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General Accounting: 50% of position responsibility

Responsible for one or more accounting processes – Cash, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, Allocations, Other Receivables, Intercompany Eliminations, Accruals, Leases

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

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

Provides general assistance to others in the Accounting department as needed

Accounts Payable: 50% of position responsibility

Verifies approval on all invoices and check requests weekly.

Completes three‑way match for items purchased with a PO and reconciles any differences.

Codes all invoices with appropriate general ledger account number and in the proper period based on the type and timing of expenses, ensuring capitalized and prepaid items are coded correctly.

Prepares and processes checks, wires and ACH’s.

Reviews expense reports in compliance with company policy.

Reconciles vendor statements.

Ensures all sub‑ledger detail is accurate and reconciling items are cleared up in a timely manner

Maintains accounts payable files.

Prepares 1099 reporting on an annual basis.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Minimum of 2 year of accounting related experience required

Minimum of 1 year of Accounts Payable experience preferred

Experience at a publicly traded company and/or public accounting experience preferred

NetSuite or other ERP experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of GAAP

Proven ability to be part of a diverse accounting team

Must maintain a positive attitude at all times

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

Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook and Access

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

Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

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