About Heartland Veterinary Partners

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, our mission is centered around elevating the lives of veterinarians and their teams. By partnering with Heartland, practice owners unlock a world of operational advantages and economies of scale, all while retaining their clinical autonomy. At Heartland, we go beyond the ordinary to foster an environment that nurtures growth, invests in our employees, and creates pathways for professional development.

The Heartland promise doesn't stop at operational brilliance; it extends to encompass non-clinical facets like recruiting & human resources, marketing, procurement, payables management, accounting & finance, and information technology. In essence, we've got every corner covered, so our partners can focus on what truly matters - providing optimal care for their patients. As a dedicated member of our Support Center, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of what makes that happen. Your role will be pivotal in helping our partners deliver unparalleled patient care.

The Heartland philosophy rests firmly on the pillars of Servant Leadership. This ethos defines our Support Center team, where every member embraces the ethos of selfless service and approaches every challenge with an unwavering commitment to support.

Position Purpose

Reporting into Heartland’s Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will support financial reporting for a portfolio of veterinary practices. This is an on-site position at our Support Center in Chicago, IL.

Heartland Servant Leader Competencies

At Heartland, all of our team members embody the spirit of Servant Leadership.

Authentic Listening - Continually listening with an open mind and heart to what is said and unsaid.

Building Community –Bringing team members together and mobilizing them around our collective purpose and commitment to our communities.

Commitment to the Growth of the People – Dedicated to the personal and professional growth and development of our team members.

Conceptualization -Forward thinking and approaching work and challenges with an end-to-end view.

Empathy – Demonstrating empathy and understanding with others, approaching everything assuming positive intentions.

Foresight – Taking the past, the present, and the future decision-making process.

Healing – Focusing on the emotional and physical health of our team members. Offering support and solutions to ensure our team members have balance.

Persuasion – Building group consensus and buy-in.

Self-Awareness – Conscious knowledge of personal character, emotions, intentions, and leadership impact.

Stewardship – Concern for our team members, customers, communities, and the organization as a whole and making good use of all that is available to provide appropriate support.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate and complete monthly close activities, ensuring financial statements are accurately and appropriately stated. These activities include, but are not limited to: booking monthly journal entries, gathering and analyzing data in order to record month-end accruals, preparing purchase accounting journal entries with acquisition of each new practice, and assisting with preparation and analysis of internal financial statements while being able to identify and explain fluctuations
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations. Have ability to understand and develop action plans for variances.
• Assist with year-end financial audit - preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
• Support Operations Team by providing insightful, actionable, and accurate financial analysis when needed
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and efficiencies within Finance department
• Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects

Requirements / Qualifications

• 1-3 years accounting experience or equivalent education required
• CPA or pursuing CPA preferred
• Strong Excel skills are a must, please do not apply if you do not have experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s
• Ideal candidate will know how to work with VBA in Excel
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
• Healthcare and/or facilities-based background preferred
• Strong work ethic and able to work overtime when required
• Ability to work well on a team
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage workload effectively

Benefits Offered

Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, and voluntary life and disability programs

Mental wellness: Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and EAP

Financial wellness: Bonus incentives, retirement accounts, retail discounts, and access to financial planning tools

Professional wellness: Learning and career development solutions