Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: United Veterinary Care
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

United Veterinary Care ("UVC") is one of the fastest growing, private equity backed, multi-site veterinary hospital groups in the United States. The Company is pursuing a strategy to grow via a combination of add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives over time and will expand the size of its network throughout the United States.

We are currently hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will report directly to the Accounts Payable Lead and will be an integral team member in the accounting department and will be actively involved in the integration of newly acquired hospitals. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for the execution of daily accounts payable and related vendor transition activities. The Accounts Payable Clerk will work closely with the accounting team and ensure accuracy and timeliness in the transition of vendor accounts for each acquisition. The ideal candidate will be detailed oriented, well organized and excels under pressure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily accounts payable activities including processing invoices and statement reconciliations.
• Assist with maintenance of vendor master files and process all additions and changes in accordance with Company policy.
• Verify that all vendor invoices are approved and properly coded.
• Work cross-functionally with hospital managers to maintain accounts payable procedures and ensure accuracy of book and records.
• Assist Accounts Payable Lead with the preparation of weekly check-runs for review and approval.
• Establish vendor relationships and respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Assist with the transition of vendor accounts for newly acquired hospitals by UVC.
• Collaborate with the Integrations Team to ensure timely and complete transition of vendor accounts of acquired hospitals to UVC;
• Assist with off-cycle AP/check requests and maintain appropriate internal controls over this process.
• Demonstrate "Service Excellence" in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Perform other job responsibilities and assist with other projects as assigned
• Demonstrate flexibility while operating in a highly professional manner
• Assist with the development of standard operating procedures over the accounts payable & cash disbursements process
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant accounts payable experience.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables and V-lookups;
  • Knowledge of accrual-based accounting and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;
  • Proficient in data entry and management;
  • Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
  • Detailed oriented and well organized;
  • Strong work ethic and willing to go the extra mile;
  • Takes initiative and approaches issues with an analytical mindset;
  • Works well under pressure and is accustomed to strict deadline deliverables; and
  • Multi-location retail a background, a plus
    
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