Accounts Payable Clerk

This team member must reside within 40 miles of the Blue River Pet Care corporate office (1 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606) to work a hybrid schedule.

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks for Blue River Pet Care clinics across the country, compiling, processing and maintaining accounts payable records.

• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Sort, code, and match invoices
• Set up and enter invoices and expense reports for payment into accounting system
• Post daily cash receipts and deposits on Excel spreadsheets
• Monitor accounts for multiple locations to ensure payments are current
• Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and issues with vendors and dispute issues for the company
• Create and reconcile consolidated vendor statements and spreadsheets
• Update and maintain vendor database and accounting spreadsheets
• Maintain vendor information, including W9s and 1099 tax preparation and related issues
• Prepare and pay sales tax across multiple locations
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Excellent attention to detail required
• Proactive problem-solving skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible and willing to assist with tasks where needed

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access supplies and office machinery
• Frequently communicates with managers at remote locations using email and phone; must be able to exchange clear, accurate information in these situations
• Occasionally move equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with co-workers in the office

$21-24 per hour

This position may be eligible to participate in the Company's incentive bonus program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bonus plan.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible & Health Spending Accounts
• Disability, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement plans with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and Bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Perks with industry vendor partners, including deals on insurance, preventatives, food, and supplies
• Chicago CTA Transit Program Benefits
• Discounted gym memberships for local Chicago team members
• Childcare discounts with Kinder Care
• Exclusive travel, entertainment, and retail discounts