Job Description

The Corporate office is hiring an AP Manager for a newly created position!

POSITION: Accounts Payable Manager

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

JF Petroleum Group is seeking an experienced and results oriented AP Manager who is highly motivated, independent, and has a proven track record of success in managing accounts payable over multiple locations. The AP Manager will be a key contributor to the Finance department and will work closely with purchasing and cost center managers to process payments accurately, timely, drive efficiencies, and improve results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Plan, evaluate, monitor, and continuously improve all aspects accounts payable

· Manage day-to-day payables across multiple platforms and locations.

· Verify and obtain proper approvals on vendor invoices

· Supervise, coach, support, motivate, train, and develop personnel in assigned area

· Directly manage employees including assigning and reviewing their work

· Review aging, DPO, and discounts taken to ensure proper payment efforts and follow up

· Maintain the cooperation and support of team members company-wide through effective communication and follow up.

· Manage exposure to reduce overpayments, duplicate payments, and minimize risk

· Work closely with purchasing and cost center managers to respond to concerns with existing and potential vendors

· Resolve invoice disputes and negotiate settlements with vendors

· Manage and forecast cash to ensure proper utilization and timing of cash assets

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 5+ years of AP management experience required

· Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field required.

· Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

· Goal oriented, self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to achieve goals and drive initiatives with minimal supervision

· Ability to learn multiple computer systems and multi-task

· Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills a plus

· Microsoft Dynamics SL (Navision) experience a plus

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience as they relate to the job duties listed above.

**No resumes from 3rd party recruiting firms will be accepted and no fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes. Please direct any questions to: Jennifer Blanchard, HR Recruiting Business Partner: jblanchard@jfpetrogroup.com

Company Description

JF Petroleum Group, formerly Jones & Frank, is the largest Distributor, Service Provider, and Installer serving the energy infrastructure marketplace in the United States. Following the acquisition of PSI in Texas in September of 2019, the company maintains 33 branch offices and 4 distribution centers along the Atlantic seaboard as well as in the Midwest regions of the United States and in Texas. Distribution, Service, and Installation services are provided nationally, and include a network of several hundred service personnel located throughout their footprint as the company has grown to over 1000 employees. The focus of the company continues to be Service, Distribution, Installation and Technology Solutions for Fuel and Fluid Handling Systems. A nationwide approach to Project Management, Wholesale Distribution, and Certified Training has been added as the company responds to market conditions and customer needs. "Our re-branding strategy retains the connection with our proud heritage, and our past 75 years of service to the petroleum equipment industry. But even more importantly, our new name and mission reflects the evolution of technology within our growing product portfolio as well as the expansion of the services we provide the communities of customers we serve. The JF Petroleum Group’s mission is to be our customer’s trusted partner, offering them the most comprehensive range of the highest quality products and services at a great value. Our vision is to enhance convenience and the quality of life of the people in the communities we serve by providing intelligent & sustainable energy solutions enabling a more prosperous, safe and greener future." CEO Keith Shadrick For over three decades, Jones & Frank, ANS Distributing, and PSI, now under one name as JF Petroleum Group have been supplying equipment to petroleum marketers from single-site service stations and national chains, to wholesalers and technicians. We go out of our way to deliver what you need, when you need it, always at the best price. We provide ongoing product training, competitive compensation and benefits, and ample opportunities for advancement. The Company continues to grow aggressively and expand into new markets. This pattern of growth and success comes from an unwavering commitment to recruit, train, and keep the best employees in the industry. Product lines are a mainstay of the company's growth curve and new lines are reviewed and evaluated continually to bring the best to the marketplace. *JF Petroleum Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.