Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

The accounts payable specialist manages our expenses across the company. You will analyze invoices and expense reports, resolve accounting discrepancies, and charge expenses to accounts.

We are looking to add an Accounts Payable Specialist to our Pack!

REPORTS TO: Accounts Payable Manager

PAY

$54,000 - $58,000 Depending on Experience

Core Responsibilites

• Check run will be once a week in office, which will require creating FedEx labels and dropping off special checks at FedEx.
• Review check requests for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing for payment.
• Manage AP Mailbox on assigned days.
• Reconcile statements; research and correct discrepancies as needed.
• Clear, concise and professional communication with over 100 locations and Corporate Staff
• Uses an understanding of the General Ledger to review, code and process vendor invoices for multiple companies
• Identifies and resolves vendor invoices which will require the ability to research, communicate, and follow through.
• Manges vendor account reconciliations
• Maintains vendor maintenance and communications to ensure that vendor documentation is received
• Assist with month end responsibilities, audits, and other projects
• Ability to manage multiple email accounts

Requirements

Expertise & Experience

• An associate degree or above in business or accounting is desired. Not required.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Must be highly proficient using Excel and other accounting software. A Plus to have NetSuite or Coupa experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office is needed to succeed in this position.
• Desire to be a part of a team that steps in and helps each other when needed to achieve common goals
• Great written and verbal communication skills, ability to listen, empathize and communicate effectively
• Adapts to change with a positive attitude, self-starter, takes direction well
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills, detail orientated
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• High Speed Internet at home for remote working

Physical

• Must be able to handle long periods of sitting

Why is working here different? (PERKS)

• Health, vision, dental, long & short-term disability, and Life insurance
• A Startup mentality company with stable funding.
• Set paths to leadership opportunities
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible & set schedule opportunities.
• 401k match
• Pet Care discounts
• Flexible Time Off
• Opportunity to grow your career with a network of like-minded professionals

Additional information

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?