Meruelo Group LLC is a privately held company providing strategic consulting and business support services to a diversified group of client companies across a wide range of industries including Construction and Engineering, Hospitality and Gaming, Television, Radio, Real Estate, Food Services, Financial Services, and Private Equity.

PURPOSE:

We are seeking a driven and high-energy Accounts Payable Manager with extensive experience leading and assisting in the processing of a high volume of invoices. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing our payable process and mentoring the A/P team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Manage the Accounts Payable department- you will be coordinating efforts relating to payables and supervising department employees.

• Manage the invoice input and payment process for all vendors/suppliers.

• Release vendor invoices for payment

• Implement process improvements and maintain procedures.

• Develop and prepare metric reporting to monitor department efficiency.

• Ensure that vendors are paid accurately and in a timely manner and handle issues or concerns with vendors pertaining to payment disbursement

• Communicate with field locations with excellent customer service while enforcing procedures, and providing training when necessary

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred

• Prior experience in the construction industry is preferred

• Experience with Spectrum Accounting Software is a big plus

• 5-6 years' experience working in accounts payable

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills

• Well-organized; detail-oriented

SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision.
Works well in a team environment as well as independently.
Ability to accurately enter data and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to take initiative in solving problems and identifying long-term solutions.
Able to adjust priorities on short notice, manage interruptions and work well under pressure.
Ability to timely meet deadlines; coordinate workloads with Supervisor.
Effective communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Complies with and maintains company confidentiality practices and policies.
Interacts professionally with all company employees and outside persons, such as customers, vendors and professional service providers.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are necessary.
Mental alertness is necessary to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities.
Ability to interpret and disseminate complex information appropriate and effectively.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and efficiently operate computer, calculator, copier, fax and other business office equipment.
Comply with accounting and all other company policies, procedures, as well as all relevant federal, state and local reporting requirements.

Meruelo Group, LLC offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, and 401K. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Meruelo Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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