Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Riverside-based Preferred Hospitality, Inc. (PHI) is looking for an Accounts Payable specialist to join our accounting team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing and processing the company’s accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors, and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional with prior experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.

You will be collaborating with members of the “A-Team” to provide full cycle Accounts Payable functions across our multiple brands which include:

• •Market Broiler Restaurants
• •Bluewater Grill Restaurants
• •Provider Contract Food Service

PHI strives to cultivate an innovative work environment with opportunity for growth. You will be part of a company dedicated to providing the highest quality food and service to customers and clients.

This position is full-time and requires working from our headquarters in Riverside.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• •Employer-contributed health, dental, vision,
• •Employer sponsored short and long term disability insurance as well as life insurance,
• •10 paid holidays per year,
• •PTO accrual beginning day one,
• •Monthly dining allowance, and
• •Paid Sabbatical every 7 years

Accounting Specialist Qualifications/Skills:

• •Strong understanding of general accounting principles and accounts payable procedures.
• •Experience with accounting software (preferably Restaurant 365 and Plate IQ/ Ottimate or other equivalent ERP systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• •Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• •Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• •Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
• •Familiarity with GSuite and Slack is a plus
• •Education and Experience Requirements
• •Experience in a multi-unit restaurant group or a high-volume AP department is highly desirable.
• •Two-year minimum Accounts Payable ERP experience required
• •Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. Depth of experience can compensate for this requirement.

Pay Rate:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter- BOTH AS PDFs - outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for our team.

We look forward to welcoming a talented individual who can bring their expertise to our thriving hospitality group!

We are an E-Verify employer.