Senior Accountant - Tyree and D'Angelo Partners

Position Title:    Senior Accountant

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 a motivated, hands-on Senior Accountant to join our high-growth, fast-paced veterinary company. The chosen candidate will be a team player and will assist with all elements of the accounting function, to include such areas as General Ledger accounting and reconciliation of banking and other operational transactions. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, which will include reviewing and recording financial activity
• Reconcile and record banking transactions on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Assist with the timely completion of Accounts Payable processes
• Assist with back-office integration of new practice locations
• Assist with oversight of corporate level accounting, lease accounting and acquisition accounting
• Perform profit and loss reviews and variance analysis as needed and assist with preparation of periodic financial review packages
• Support financial and other audit related procedures
• Support companywide initiatives and Ad Hoc projects
• Lead and develop processes related to filing for state related taxes (i.e., sales, use)
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Oversee processing transactions in financial systems, such as Sage Intacct, Bill.com and Divvy
• Ensure financial activity is accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP and company procedures

Required Criteria (100% must be met for consideration)

• Undergraduate accounting degree required
• 2-7 years of prior accounting experience preferred
• Advanced excel user, leveraging for efficiency and process improvement
• High level of customer service orientation
• Can work well both independently to oversee projects and be a team player supporting the team and department
• Highly analytical mind and not afraid to dive deep into the details and solve problems
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Ability to multi-task and have depth of understanding to review their work
• Local to the greater Chicago area

Compensation

Highly competitive compensation consisting of base salary and annual performance bonus.