Accounts Payable Associate

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Star Dental Partners is currently seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our high-growth and fast-paced dental services organization (DSO). This position will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of invoices, statement reconciliations, conflict resolution, and vendor communications. Experience in a multi-site business environment specifically dental, healthcare, or retail is a plus. Our collaborative, team-oriented environment will foster your individual growth and development. Preferred candidates will have an appropriate sense of urgency, value clear and consistent communication, have the ability to build strong relationships, and provide excellent customer service. The senior accounts payable specialist should anticipate a fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills and excellent multi-tasking abilities. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Candidates should have experience resolving complex accounts payable issues, specific experience coding invoices in a non-P.O. environment, and be able to work independently. As a senior accounts payable specialist you may anticipate the following benefits: Competitive hourly compensation with potential for occasional overtime Paid Basic Employee Life & AD&D insurance Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (BCBS) Voluntary Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives Pet Insurance 401k (Pre-Tax & Roth employee participation) Responsibilities Perform day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, including setting up vendors, collecting W-9s, entering and coding invoices (300 weekly anticipated), and weekly check run tasks for multiple locations Assist AP manager with new acquisitions, post integration. Notify suppliers of new partnerships and point of contact for all matters relating to AP acquisitions Set up and train new offices on our automated AP software. Assist with moving new office accounts to Star's Master accounts, corporate credit card or third-party suppliers. Reconcile vendor statements, research, and work with vendor to correct account discrepancies Develop and maintain relationships with practice office managers and vendors Ongoing review of accounting systems (invoice scanning/storage system and ERP) to ensure invoices are processed timely and accurately Assist accounting team with month-end close Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects, as needed Qualifications Ability to commute to the Plano, TX office Monday - Thursday weekly. Fridays are remote. Ability to maintain a full-time employment schedule of approximately 40 hours per week; extended hours may be requested or required. High School diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent GED required. 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience required. Multi-site dental, healthcare, or retail experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and automated accounting systems required. Practice Description Star Dental Partners (SDP) is a private equity backed Dental Support Organization (DSO) that acquires private practice dental office throughout the Southeastern United States and provides industry proven non-clinical support services to our dentist partners. Specifically, the SDP team assists dentists with payables and cash management, revenue cycle collections and payor relationships, inventory management, payroll administration, human resources, marketing, recruiting, and back-office management. With the benefits of scale and experience from professional management, partner dentists and their staff are free to focus their attention on the clinical side of the business. Equal Employment Opportunity Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.