Accountant

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Pets Best is hiring for an Accountant, a newly created role to help support the organization’s growth as well as additional responsibilities that have moved to the Pets Best Accounting Team

This is a US-based role that is fully remote

About Doubtless

Doubtless is redefining pet care through leading pet insurance brands, innovative technology, and data-driven health solutions that help pets live longer, healthier lives. Serving more than 6 million pets across North America and Europe, our team combines insurance, wellness, AI-powered health tools, and pet services to support pet parents throughout every stage of their journey.

About Pets Best

Since 2005, Pets Best has helped pet owners access high-quality veterinary care through flexible, comprehensive pet insurance. As one of Doubtless' flagship brands, Pets Best combines insurance expertise with a commitment to making pet healthcare more affordable and accessible while delivering exceptional service and innovative products.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across the organization. This role will be heavily focused on performing and managing a high volume of balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting compliance requirements, and contributing to process improvements within a dynamic and growing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare journal entries, perform a high volume of balance sheet account reconciliations, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain supporting documentation for key accounts.
• Assist with financial reporting activities, audit support, and accounting documentation.

Operational Accounting

• Support accounting transactions, cash activities, accruals, and general ledger maintenance.
• Own assigned account reconciliations from preparation through resolution, ensuring reconciling items are identified, researched, and cleared timely.
• Assist with documenting and improving accounting processes, controls, and procedures.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Assist with regulatory reporting, audit requests, and compliance-related activities.
• Prepare account reconciliation support schedules and other documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained accurately and in accordance with established policies and standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience preparing and managing a significant volume of account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Insurance industry experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, audits, or regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to GAAP and internal control environments.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.

What You'll Bring

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to effectively manage a large portfolio of account reconciliations while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A collaborative mindset and strong business partnership skills.
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and business operations while serving as a key contributor to the company's reconciliation and close processes. You'll play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening controls, supporting strategic business initiatives, and helping drive continuous improvement as the organization continues to grow.

Compensation

Base pay range: $63,003 - $75,603 per year. This is the range we reasonably expect to pay at hire. Placement within the range depends on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and certifications.

This position is not eligible for an annual bonus.

Base pay is one part of a total rewards package that includes the benefits listed below.

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability

• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Retirement savings plan

• Personal Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off

• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations

• Pet friendly office environment

• Commuter Benefits

• Group Pet Insurance

• On the job training and skills development

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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