Senior Accountant

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is a regional network of animal hospitals with the common goal of providing the highest quality veterinary care to companion animals. SVP currently owns over 350 locations around the country, is strategically acquiring numerous hospitals per month, and is sponsored by an eminent private equity team. SVP has a need for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our rapidly growing team in Birmingham, AL. This role will be an integral part of the accounting team and will include internal financial reporting, month-end close, spend analysis and forecasting, and ad-hoc research projects. SVP is looking for a highly organized, communicative, and analytical person to bring extremely valuable insights to our growing company. Responsibilities: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. Perform month-end closing activities such as account reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments. Evaluate and investigate budget-to-actual variances and other pertinent information related to capital projects. Manage inquiries from departments to provide transparency and insight into capital projects Assist with capital projects planning and forecasting. Review deliverables prepared by staff accountants. Assist the audit processes, providing accurate and well-organized documentation. Own assigned accounting processes and creatively innovate on processes to account for the Company’s growth. Architect and prepare reporting that will be distributed to SVP stakeholders. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying informed of emerging accounting standards, industry trends, and best practices. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field 2+ years’ experience in accounting, audit, or other relevant professional capacity CPA certification/ in the process of pursuing CPA certification preferred Experience working in retail or healthcare industry preferred Blackline experience preferred but not necessary Proficient at working in accounting software Advanced Excel Skills & working with large amounts of data Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills Ability to establish priorities and meet strict deadlines Benefits Work with an organization recognized as
1 in Healthcare by Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2023. Online discount platform Collaborative team of people who live out our WAG values (work together, amaze, grow) Competitive salary Health, dental + vision insurance 401K with a company match Life insurance, short-term disability, and telemedicine Upward mobility and growth opportunities Generous paid time off and company-wide holidays Discounted veterinary care for your four-legged family members An opportunity to make a valuable impact on over 390 veterinary hospitals nationwide