Accounts Payable Clerk

Blue River PetCare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Blue River PetCare seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to support clinics nationwide, working in a hybrid model within 40 miles of the corporate office at 1 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL. You will review invoices, code expenses, and maintain vendor records.

The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while delivering strong customer service. An Associate’s degree is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Sort, code, and match invoices
• Set up and enter invoices and expense reports for payment into accounting system
• Post daily cash receipts and deposits on Excel spreadsheets
• Monitor accounts for multiple locations to ensure payments are current
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and issues with vendors and dispute issues for the company
• Create and reconcile consolidated vendor statements and spreadsheets
• Update and maintain vendor database and accounting spreadsheets
• Maintain vendor information, including W9s and 1099 tax preparation and related issues
• Prepare and pay sales tax across multiple locations
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Deadline oriented

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

This team member must reside within 40 miles of Blue River PetCare's corporate office (1 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606) to work a hybrid schedule. 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

• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Sort, code, and match invoices
• Set up and enter invoices and expense reports for payment into accounting system
• Post daily cash receipts and deposits on Excel spreadsheets
• Monitor accounts for multiple locations to ensure payments are current
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and issues with vendors and dispute issues for the company
• Create and reconcile consolidated vendor statements and spreadsheets
• Update and maintain vendor database and accounting spreadsheets
• Maintain vendor information, including W9s and 1099 tax preparation and related issues
• Prepare and pay sales tax across multiple locations
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail 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

Technical Skills

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

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred

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 move equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with co-workers in the office

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated hourly wage range for this position is $21-24 per hour.

• annual discretionary bonus.