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Accounting Intern

PETIQ
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Description

PetIQ is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented summer Accounting Intern to support key financial initiatives and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, pet health-focused company. This internship offers the opportunity to assist with financial reporting enhancements and a fixed assets software deployment, while also contributing to monthly reconciliations, P&L reviews, and general accounting duties. The ideal candidate is an accounting student with strong Excel skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced environment. This will be a 12 week program onsite in Eagle, Idaho.

 

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Assist Accounting management with two key department initiatives, Financial Reporting Enhancement and Fixed Assets Software Deployment
  • Assist with other adhoc requests

 

 

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

  • Financial Reporting Enhancement Initiative
    • Work with team to identify key manual reports in financial statement preparation and review process
    • Build automated templates in Excel, Power BI, Vena or other tools
    • Test and validate reports for accuracy
    • Draft financial statement templates and the database linking files for automation
  • Fixed Assets Software Deployment
    • Work with the team to identify and reconcile current fixed asset ledgers
    • Build import templates and reconcile imported data into new fixed asset system
    • Test and validate the reports for accuracy.
    • Document the process for asset entry, asset disposal and report creation.
    • Draft monthly depreciation reports and journal entry import templates for entry into Sage X3 ERP and Innatrack ERP systems.
  • General Accounting duties
  • Monthly account reconciliations
  • P&L review
  • Assist in drafting or updating department documentation and SOP’s (standard operating procedures)
  • Owner of Vendor Spend Reporting and Dashboard
  • Net Working Capital Analysis
  • Purchase Price Inflation / Deflation Tracking
  • Prepare for Supplier Meetings / Negotiations
  • Track Commodity/Index Market Trends
  • Key Contributor in RFQ initiatives
  • Material Cost Planning for Budget/Flex
  • Purchase Price Variance Analysis
  • Volume Pricing Tier Analysis for Planners/Buyers
  • Freight Analysis (International and Domestic)
  • Identify and Quantify Global Procurement Opportunities
  • Ad Hoc Analysis and Support, as necessary
  • Projects and other duties as assigned

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Excel
  • 3+ years of related experience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods industry.
  • Experience working across multiple departments to complete complex projects or resolve an organizational challenge.



 

Education Requirements:

  • Enrolled in Accounting or similar major

     

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Positive professional attitude with a willingness to work as a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to follow up on details
  • Good understanding of documentation standards
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
  • Prior experience in Procurement, Mfg Operations and/or Plant Cost Accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound computer skills and previous experience with MRP and ERP systems preferred (Sage X3 a plus).
  • Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deadlines and be willing to work additional or flexible hours as needed.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting financial insights to stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial reporting tools. PetIQ uses Vena and Sisense.
  • Basic understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Strong Excel skills along with working knowledge of how to gather data from various systems.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information.

 

PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.

 

Why join the PetIQ Team?

  • Mission-Driven Impact: Join a team dedicated to helping pets live their best lives by providing affordable, innovative veterinary solutions.
  • Innovative Culture: Be part of a company that challenges industry norms with creative and resourceful solutions.
  • Collaborative Excellence: Thrive in an environment that values continuous improvement, high standards, and teamwork.
  • Humble & Hungry Spirit: Work alongside passionate professionals committed to making a real difference in pet care.

 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.