The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 48 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.​

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As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated team as an Accounts Payable Manager.

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee staff and operations, managing the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable using check, ACH, credit card, and wire payment methods. This position is responsible for maintaining and enforcing proper A/P policies, practices, and internal controls to ensure company assets are safeguarded. Additional responsibilities include participating in monthly close activities and performing month end accruals and reconciliations of A/P in collaboration with other members of the Accounting Team as well as process review and improvements, analysis of spend, and leading the Accounts Payable team through an ERP implementation.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing the full Accounts Payable function with a focus in controls, accuracy, and timely payments. • Monitors and analyzes company expense trends and makes recommendations for cost improvements and efficiencies.• Timely processes and submits year-end 1099 reports and forms in accordance with current IRS regulations.• Continually identifies and implements business process improvements in partnership with other members of the Accounting Team.• Hires, trains and develops A/P staff in accordance with company objectives, practices, and procedures.• Conducts regular meetings with assigned employees to assess goal, objective, and task performance and identify developmental opportunities.• Acts as a liaison with auditors and third parties for A/P related inquiries.• Ensures all A/P documents and payments are processed, scanned, and stored in accordance with company policy.• Reviews GL distribution, invoice approvals, and entry of A/P transactions to ensure accounting and reporting accuracy.• Responds to internal requests in a timely manner, investigates discrepancies, manages and tracks outstanding issues to resolution.• Achieve departmental goals of developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of processing invoices and distribution of payments; includes managing automation project initiatives and strengthening of internal controls.• Assist with special projects and other duties as requested

Minimum Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.• 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, including 3 years in supervisory role.• Experience in a fast paced, high-volume, and automated accounting operation using computer-based accounting systems, retail industry preferred.• Demonstrated proficiency in full-cycle Accounts Payable operations.• Experience analyzing complex and detailed financial data; and identifying and correcting accounting errors.• Proficient with Excel and other MS Office programs.• Must have large ERP AP system experience including 1099 filing experience, implementation or ERP conversion experience a plus.• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communication with various levels of the organization.• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details, excellent accuracy and completeness, and adherence to strict deadlines• Diplomacy skills to deal effectively and professionally with obstacles that arise with outside vendors and with internal stakeholders• Ability to adapt to a changing environment with a seamless effect on the business• Workday experience is preferred

Salary: 90-100k