Accounts Payable Specialist - Tyree and D'Angelo Partners

Position Title:    Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting To:    VP of Finance

Location:            Chicago, IL

The Company:   Veterinarian Partners

Company Overview

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA).  We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP's track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners.  TDP works in collaboration with executive leaders utilizing an investment thesis driven process designed to build companies with a differentiated customer value proposition. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process.  TDP companies have completed over 900 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management.  For more information, please visit www.TDPfund.com

Veterinarian Partners is a private equity-backed, Midwest-based veterinarian support and partnership organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterinarians by helping them achieve their professional and personal goals. Our leading suite of non-clinical support services is complemented by a differentiated commitment to True partnership, rooted in flexibility, transparency, and alignment of interests among all team members. Veterinarian Partners accelerates the professional growth of all Partner veterinarians and support staff members through continuing education sponsorship, hands-on mentorship, and long-term leadership development within the organization. Please visit www.VeterinarianPartners.com for more information.

We are currently seeking an AP Specialist to join our high-growth and fast-paced veterinary company. This position's core responsibilities will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of invoices, vendor management and overseeing the flow of the accounts payable process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, including setting up vendors, collecting W-9s, entering, coding, reviewing invoices, and preparation for payment runs
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and work with vendor and managers to correct account discrepancies
• Establish and streamline the optimal payment setup for vendors, including set up of vendor profiles and collection of vendors
• Assist with back-office integration of new practice locations
• Assist with oversight of corporate card processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with Practice mangers and vendors
• Ongoing review of accounting systems/payable processes to ensure invoices are processed timely and accurately
• Oversight of year end 1099 filing process
• Assist Accounting team with month-end close and audit procedures
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects, as needed

Requirements:

• Accounting Degree or related field preferred /equivalent professional experience
• 1-5+ years Accounts Payable experience in a multi-location environment
• Demonstrate sense of urgency and works well under pressure
• Experience in problem solving and data validation
• Sharp attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, adapt to and operate in a fast-paced, changing environment with proficiency
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and processing data in multiple systems/platforms
• Prompt and professional verbal and written communication skills with a customer service attitude and being able to communicate effectively with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Systems (Sage Intacct or comparable), and experience with AP systems (Bill/Divvy or similar)
• Local to Chicago

Compensation: 

Highly competitive compensation consisting of base salary and performance bonus