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Accounts Payable Specialist

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time

Freeman Mathis and Gary is a national litigation firm located in the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA. We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist with two to four years of experience.

This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.

This position is ideal for applicants who are highly detailed problem solvers that thrive in a team environment and understand the importance of both internal and external client service.

This is a 100% in office position and remote work is not available.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm :

  • Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
  • Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
  • Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
  • Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Process check requests and vendor invoices, in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Ensure proper entry and coding into the financial system
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline driven industry
  • Process employee expense reports using the standard procedures
  • Ability to handle complex coding of invoices : billable, non-billable, multi-locations
  • Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoice processing
  • Handle vendor correspondence via phone or email
  • Work with vendors to resolve past-due invoices, credits and similar matters
  • File, maintain and distribute accounting records and reports
  • Prepare batch check runs
  • IRS T.I.N. matching
  • Setting up vendors and acquiring W9’s
  • Perform other duties as required to support accounts payable and accounting

Education, Experience, and Skills :

  • Minimum of 2-4 years’ AP experience, legal industry preferred but not required
  • Previous experience processing accounts payable in a high-volume environment
  • Track record of impeccable accuracy and a high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office, Excel knowledge a plus
  • Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
  • Dedicated to providing superior customer service internal and external
  • Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and vendors
  • Maintain confidentiality and acts with professional discretion
  • Maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor, with a positive attitude
  • Ability to multi-task, possess an above average level of emotional intelligence
  • Experience with 1099’s preferred

What we offer you

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous PTO policy
  • 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
  • Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

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