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Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Job description:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Department: Accounting
Location: Los Angeles, California (Onsite)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours/Days: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Salary Level: Hourly
About Us:
Mellano & Company is a leading floral grower and wholesale distributor, serving customers with high-quality fresh cut flowers, plants, and floral supplies. With decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on exceptional service, strong vendor partnerships, and a commitment to quality from farm to customer.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting smooth day-to-day accounting operations. If you are dependable, organized, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Mellano & Company?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- PTO and paid holidays
- Opportunity to work with a long-standing, respected floral industry leader
- Growth and advancement potential
Key Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Review and match purchase orders, packing slips, and approvals
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain vendor files and respond to inquiries professionally
- Prepare weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires)
- Determine payables based on reports and procedures.
- Assist with month-end closing, accruals, and AP reporting
- Support the accounting team with additional tasks as needed
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Qualifications
- 2 years Accounts Payable experience preferred
- 4 years Office Experience
- Experience in distribution, agriculture, food, floral, or related industries is a plus
- Understanding of accounting systems and ability to learn new programs.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
- Ability to handle high-volume processing and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Excel and standard office software
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- High school diploma required; Associate’s a plus
- Bilingual Spanish Required
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting located at our beautiful floral farm. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machine, calculators and other office machines.
Physical Demands
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Able to climb and descend stairs and walk on uneven ground.
- Able to withstand moderate changes in temperature.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
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- Please do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
- Mellano & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state, or local protected classification.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27