Job Description
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Associate position will provide our new hire with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Finance & Accounting Department. Our firm maintains a work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.
Job Responsibilities – in this role, you will…
- Assist in developing new AP processes where needed
- Maintain Client directives, vendor accounts, and contact information
- Provide reconciliations and oversight for vendor invoices, statements, and credit card receipts
- Ensure timely payments to vendors
- Obtain approvals as needed from Attorneys and Management
- Ensure costs are processed timely and liaise with Billing Team to ensure costs are billed timely
- Follow and enforce AP policies and procedures
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detail oriented with strong ability to identify and resolve issuesExperience participating with a high volume data entry processing teamKnowledge of general accounting principles / procedures to assist in supporting financial reporting teamHighly proficient with MS Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUPs, etc.)Ability to multi task critical functions and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills – work well with othersAbility to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive deadlinesAble to identify workflow limitations and suggest improvementsRequired Education and Training
Associates Degree / Accounting or equivalent education / experienceMinimum of five years of progressive Accounts Payable experienceAdvanced Excel skillsStrong ability to adapt to Accounting S / W packagesBasic principles of Quality Assurance and / or Quality Control strongly preferred but not requiredJob Details and Compensation
Full-time (40 hr. / week) positionBusiness hours are typical work days - Monday through FridayCompetitive Pay – commensurate your experienceComprehensive training and mentoring programsPaid time offPaid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insurance plans401K program