November 8, 2024

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Kent

FULL TIME

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Specialist to be a part of a team geared to improving the efficiency of processing payables with focus on timeliness, accuracy, and hospital support.

Lakefield Veterinary Group is a national network of veterinary practices and hospitals. Our services are designed to enhance the well-being of pets through all stages of their lives.

We are rapidly expanding by acquiring and building new veterinary practices. The corporate team leads and supports the locations to enhance the experience of our pets, pet owners and our employees. Our office environment fosters our core values of teamwork, creativity, respect, compassion and superior performance. It is a pet-friendly workspace. We aim to do well by doing good, leveraging our know-how to provide incredible pet experiences and grow the organization. Be a part of something meaningful!

Summary:
This position is for an Accounts Payable Specialist position reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager. The position provides direct support for processing the day-to-day invoice and payment obligations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and organize invoices from 65+ locations via mail, email, fax, and web based software.
Provide excellent customer service
Review and post vendor invoices, employee expense reports and check requests into accounting system, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
Interact with internally and with vendors in responding to inquiries.
Review vendor statements, resolving past due invoices, as appropriate.
Review uncashed checks, reaching out to vendor and reissuing, as appropriate.
Support other general accounting projects, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and a rapidly changing organization.
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Team oriented who can focus on the details while working independently.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is a plus.
Nexus and Concur experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Experience in a multi-location company is preferred.

Full-Time
Salary range $20 - $22
2 weeks PTO plus 6 holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Hybrid office schedule