Accounting Analyst - Accounts Payable

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies, and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch.

Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients’ lives and companies.

Our Culture

We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.

As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field.

Position Summary

As an Accounting Analyst – Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for performing transactional accounting functions in our general ledger system, providing ad hoc reporting, and general support as needed. You will be expected to gain an understanding of industry specific terms and processes that are unique to Immigration Legal Services. This position also offers the opportunity to grow and to learn about other areas of accounting and financial analysis.

What You Will Be Doing

• Process vendor invoices and disbursement filings
• Analyze invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and enter cost allocations (expense account, site, department and funding source) of all invoices into accounting software
• Communicate with vendors, maintain relationships with vendors’ accounts receivable representatives and advise on priority of payments
• Process checks runs and prepare mailings or initiate online and/or by phone payments
• Prepare monthly vendor account reconciliations and analysis to ensure accuracy of vendor balances
• Prepare Credit Card journal entries with detail and tie to receipts
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Enter general ledger transactions into accounting software
• Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure and accounting codes
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting package and any related materials needed for presentation purposes
• Make recommendations for improvements in department processes as identified
• Assist with annual reviews with regards to Accounts Payable test work, and help gather and organize required documents as needed by CPA
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management
  
  

What Skills You Will Bring

• 2 years of Accounts Payable/General Accounting experience
• Systems experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting software (ex. Accounting Seed, Salesforce Accounting Systems, etc.)
• Understanding of accounting terminology and transactions (debits, credits, accounts payable, closing, posting, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills as well as other Microsoft Office products
• Detail oriented, organized with a high focus on accuracy
  
  

What We’ll Provide To You

• The opportunity to do challenging and highly-rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission
• The opportunity to work with smart, creative, dedicated and supportive immigration professionals who are quality human beings and enjoyable to be around
• A firm culture that embraces diversity and celebrates international cultures
• People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities
• Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching contributions.
• Generous paid-time-off policy and casual attire.
  
  

Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!

Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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