Senior Accountant

Job Title: AccountantJob DescriptionThe Accountant is responsible for leading complex financial accounting activities that support the organizations overall financial health. This role focuses on general ledger management, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and continuous process improvements, while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting principles and standards. The Accountant works closely with cross-functional teams and leadership, provides support for audits and tax filings, and contributes analytical insight to help drive sound financial decisions.Responsibilities

• Participate as a key contributor in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all close requirements.
• Prepare, review, and assist with financial statement preparation, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for domestic and international entities.
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis, providing clear explanations and insights to management on key trends and results.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with international subsidiary audits, country-specific statutory audits, and tax filings, and provide support for U.S. audit and tax requirements.
• Maintain financial records and assist with compliance related to transfer pricing requirements and statutory reporting for international operations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages for all international subsidiaries, including intercompany and multi-entity activity.
• Support international audits (financial, statutory, and related compliance audits) and coordinate documentation and responses as needed.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the accounting function, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional groups to ensure accurate financial data, resolve accounting issues, and support business initiatives.
• Manage additional projects and ad hoc financial analyses as requested, providing high-quality, data-driven recommendations.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and uphold professional standards of reliability and accountability.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• 35 years of experience in general ledger accounting or public accounting.
• Strong general ledger accounting skills, including preparing and posting journal entries and maintaining accurate accounts.
• Hands-on experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Proficiency in preparing and resolving account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting financial and statutory audits, tax filings, and compliance with accounting principles and standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and assignments.
• Proficiency with Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), and SUMIFS for financial analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• International accounting experience, including support for international subsidiaries, multi-entity accounting, or foreign operations, is a plus.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations.
• Cost accounting experience, particularly related to inventory, costing, or manufacturing accounting, is a plus.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing requirements and statutory compliance for international entities.
• Exposure to statutory audits and international tax requirements.
• Experience with audit support, including preparing schedules, documentation, and responses for internal and external auditors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all financial work.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a Controller or finance leadership and support strategic financial initiatives.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in an office environment with a collaborative, creative, and team-oriented culture that encourages learning, growth, and smart risk-taking. The Accountant works closely with cross-functional groups and has direct exposure to leadership. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan matching, and a robust wellness program. Onsite perks may include access to a health clinic, workout facility, and weekly veterinary services, along with a dog-friendly workplace where teammates are encouraged to bring their pets to work. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where all teammates can contribute fully and feel a strong sense of belonging. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Knoxville, TN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Working for PetSafe Brands definitely has its benefits. We offer a collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment where we encourage you to take risks to learn and grow! We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. In addition we offer a rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic, workout facility and of course, we encourage you to bring your dog to work, which is our whole reason for what we do! Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Knoxville, TN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.