Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

** 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.

* This role will be Hybrid (2-days a week in office) and it is required that you are located within 50 miles of our Corporate Offices in either Mendota Heights, MN or Loveland, CO. In-person attendance is expected to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connection.

** 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.

** 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, Power Point

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Previous experience with SAP

+ Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

The compensation range for this role is below.

$60,000 - $75,000

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

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

+ Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

+ Educational Assistance Program

+ Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

+ Life Works (Employee Assistance Program)

+ Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$60,400.00 - $78,533.33

** EEO Statement*
* Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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.