What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable and Billing Specialist position at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC?
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) – one of Northern New England’s largest law firms – is seeking an energetic and experienced accounting professional to join our accounting team as an Accounts Payable and Billing Specialist in our St. Johnsbury, Vermont office.
The Accounts Payable and Billing Specialist is responsible for timely processing of assigned accounting activities related to accounts payable and billing. May also perform a variety of other accounting and bookkeeping duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and process accounts payable and expense reimbursement requests.
- Maintain trust accounting records in accordance with the state ethics rules and DRM policy.
- Scan and electronically file documents relate to client advance invoices, trust activity and firm accounts payable.
- Review and ensure general ledger coding and client matter information is processed accurately.
- Research and respond to inquiries regarding accounts payable and client trust activity.
- Complete all aspects of monthly billing cycle in coordination with assigned billing attorneys.
- Provide attorneys and management with accounting information as required.
- Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing and accounts payable.
- Ensure strict confidentiality at all times.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree plus 3 years of experience in accounts payable, billing or related accounting function.
- Proficient use of a variety of accounting software programs to perform duties and responsibilities. Ability to handle a high volume of transactions per month with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, administrators, and clients.
- Solid math skills and a general knowledge of accounting.
- Law firm experience is a plus.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Optional Life/Long Term Care Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Optional 401(k) Student Loan Matching Program
- Profit Sharing