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. 

Job Summary:

IPH is seeking a Staff Accountant that will primarily be responsible for the monthly accounting close and supporting and maintaining accurate financial information for IPH’s holding companies.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager for IPH. This role’s responsibilities include but are not limited to recording transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciling accounts, bank reconciliation, and assisting in the month-end close process. The drive to deliver timely and effective results in a fast-paced environment is required for this role to be successful.

Location: Hybrid in New York City - Midtown East

Main Responsibilities:

• Recording cash journal entries and preparing monthly bank reconciliations.

• Assists in preparing monthly trial balance and accounts reconciliations.

• Assists with preparation of quarterly, and year-end US GAAP consolidation process.

• Assist in preparing tie-outs and gathering support for financial statements and footnote disclosures.

• Assist on external audits of the consolidated financial statements.

• Maintains balance sheet account analysis, including intercompany, fixed assets and intangible assets schedules.

• Assist on the implementation of a centralized ERP system including providing ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the general ledger.

• Assist on building accounting processes and internal controls for assessment of risks.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting

• 1-3 years of accounting experience

• Balance of technical knowledge and business acumen

• Proactive, self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment

• High degree of organization, individual initiative, and personal accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting

• Full-strength skillset using Microsoft Office products

• Familiar with consolidations and consolidated financial statements

• Previous experience with insurance company/organization

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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)