Accounts Payable Clerk

Blue River PetCare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Blue River PetCare seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk in Chicago, responsible for overseeing invoices and managing accounting records across clinics. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and excel in detail-oriented tasks. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible & Health Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Volunteer Time-off

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Sort, code, and match invoices for payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks for Blue River PetCare clinics across the country, compiling, processing and maintaining accounts payable records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews and verifies invoices and check requests
• Sorts, codes, and matches invoices
• Sets up and enters invoices and expense reports for payment into accounting system
• Posts daily cash receipts and deposits on Excel spreadsheets
• Monitors accounts for multiple locations to ensure payments are current
• Researches and resolves invoice and/or payment discrepancies and issues with various vendors and disputes issues on behalf of the company
• Creates and reconciles consolidated vendor statements and spreadsheets
• Updates and maintains vendor database and various accounting spreadsheets
• Maintains vendor information, including W9s and 1099 tax preparation and related issues
• Helps with preparation and payment of sales tax across multiple locations
• Assists with administrative and clerical tasks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is required
• Proactive problem-solving skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible and willing to assist with tasks where needed
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access supplies and office machinery.
• Frequently communicates with managers at remote locations using email and phone. Must be able to exchange clear, accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with co-workers in the office

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus

Who We Are

We’re proud to announce that Blue River PetCare is a certified Great Place To Work!

Blue River PetCare is a multi-state owner and operator of high-quality veterinary hospitals, with our corporate office located in downtown Chicago. We provide an exit strategy for owners of veterinary hospitals who are looking to reduce the headaches of business and diversify their asset base while continuing to practice or who are seeking to transition their practice as they consider retirement. We believe strongly in the local franchise and work with our hospitals to strengthen their existing hospital brands and carry on the legacies which have been established.

Diversity is embraced at Blue River PetCare and the uniqueness of all individuals is supported. All qualified applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or ancestry.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $22-23 per hour

Blue River PetCare team members are eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus program.

Blue River PetCare offers the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible & Health Spending Accounts
• Disability, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement plans with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and Bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Volunteer Time-off
• Pet Perks with industry vendor partners, including deals on insurance, preventatives, food, and supplies
• Chicago CTA Transit Program Benefits
• Discounted gym memberships for local Chicago team members
• Childcare discounts with KinderCare
• Exclusive travel, entertainment, and retail discounts
• Hybrid and remote opportunities

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