Accounts Payable Manager

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