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.

　　Local candidates (Minnesota and Western Wisconsin) preferred

　　Job Summary

　　As an Sr Accountant, you will be responsible for facilitating the processes for month-end close, engaging with the Finance and cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, etc.) to ensure accounting alignment with organizational actions, and ensure 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.

　　Responsible for accounting & financial reporting. Including the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

　　Execution of monthly and year-end close activities ensuring financial statements are accurate and in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.

　　Partner with the business and our broader finance team to gain a deep understanding of the business and help drive financial execution to achieve the objectives and targets of its business strategy.

　　Understanding the operational and functional differences between our current general ledger system and the SAP platform.

　　Ongoing monitoring of financial reporting controls and ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements are achieved.

　　Hold self and others accountable for continuous improvement for internal controls.

　　Responsible for supporting external and internal audits.

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

　　Performs other duties as assignedJob Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

　　3-5 years of accounting or finance experience, knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger and financial analysis skills

　　Demonstrated ability to meet work and project deadlines producing high quality output

　　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 Qualification s

　　Previous experience with SAP

　　Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

　　CPA or CMA

　　What's In It For You: (http://www.pattersoncompanies.com/careers/default.aspx#section=benefits)

　　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

　　EOE, including disability/vets.

　　We are Patterson. We welcome you.

　　At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.