Accounts Payable Manager

Caruso Homes, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality housing at affordable prices in the Metropolitan Washington DC area. Over the years, we have expanded our reach to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and North Carolina, focusing on the marketing and production of single-family homes and townhomes in key employment regions. Our commitment to quality, personalization, and customer satisfaction is evident in our strategic expansion plans, mergers, and acquisitions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join our dynamic team. The AP Manager will oversee the accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of accounts payable professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices, including verification of invoice details, coding, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Manage the payment process, including coordinating with finance to ensure timely disbursement of payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Oversee the processing of employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely reimbursement.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and analysis of accounts payable balances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as regulatory requirements such as tax regulations and financial reporting standards. Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the accounts payable function. Implement best practices and automation solutions where applicable.
• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights into vendor performance, payment trends, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits related to accounts payable, providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or three to five years of Accounting experience.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications. (Sage 300 - required and Concur/Medius/On-pay is a plus).
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must be detail-oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work well with others and meet strict deadlines.