AP Specialist - Mission Pet Health - Detroit

Mission Pet Health¯is adding Accounts Payable Specialist to be an important member of our growing Accounting Department. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing daily accounts payable tasks, vendor reconciliation, and supporting invoice accuracy and timeliness across departments and locations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining vendor relationships, supporting acquisitions, and contributing to process improvements in a paperless, cloud-based environment.

This is a hybrid role based in Southfield, MI with an expectation of 2-3 days on site.

• Primary Responsibilities (A numbered list with 1 being the most regularly performed responsibility.):
• Process high volumes of invoices using the automated AP system (Palette), ensuring accurate coding and timely payments; monitor aging reports, open invoice logs, and queues for timely resolution; track recurring vendor invoices (utilities, subscriptions, etc.) to ensure continuity; and manage invoice exceptions, discrepancies, and rejections in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Hospital Managers and vendors to support invoice resolution and hospital operations.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and conduct regular follow-ups to prevent delays or service interruptions.
• Review invoices during acquisitions and partner with Vendor Services to confirm vendors are converted to the appropriate accounts prior to bill pay; identify and escalate discrepancies, track conversion status to avoid delays or missed payments, and collaborate with Vendor Services, and AP leads to maintain accuracy and continuity during acquisition transitions.
• Leverage accounts payable software automation tools to reduce manual entry and streamline workflows.
• Support ongoing process improvements and documentation of standard operating procedures.
• Support the maintenance of vendor details by ensuring bill-to, remit-to, payment terms, and payment preferences are accurate and kept up to date in vendor records, working with Master Data to confirm updates are complete
• Perform other duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.
  
  

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

A Collaborative Culture

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.