Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist will have a minimum of 7 years' experience, preferably in a law firm environment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience working with vendors, attorneys and staff at all levels. A high degree of professionalism and customer service skills, must remain open and flexible, as well as the ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to changing priorities are required. Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent computer skills required (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook), and a proficiency in Aderant (accounting software) is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Processes daily general ledger accounting, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Maintains consistent records for trust receipts, disbursements, and reports.
• Assists with accounts payable cost data entry for client invoices, processing check requests, subsequent vendor payment and reconciliation.
• Assists with high volume vendor invoice tracking, processing, and follow-up with professionals, clients, vendors.
• Familiarity with GAAP processes, including month-end close and reconciliation.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Minimum 7 years’ of relevant AP experience, preferably in law firm environment.
• Strong sense of time management, organization, accuracy, and consistency is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

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