Accounts Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP has an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist. Reporting to the firm’s Director of Finance, this individual is responsible for the coding and timely entry of unpaid invoices into the Firm’s accounting system, generating check runs and posting recoverable client costs. The Accounts Payable Specialist also performs various other tasks pertaining to billing and new business intake, as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities:

· Enter vendor invoices and check requests into the accounting system

· Review vendor invoices and check requests for accuracy and proper approval

· Verify accurate coding of all vendor invoices and check requests with proper general ledger account number

· Generate daily and weekly check runs; secure appropriate check signatures

· Match checks with vendor invoices, and ensure checks are signed and mailed

· Set up new vendors in the accounting system

· Research and resolve questions, discrepancies, and issues related to accounts payable

· Provide backup for expenses as requested

· Post client reimbursable costs

· Assist billing team with quality control and communications.

· Process and oversee credit card transactions.

Requirements:

· Strong attention to detail with accurate typing and data entry skills

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and/or reprioritize as demands warrant

· Ability to work well under pressure, including generating a high volume of work within tight timeframes

· Ability to work independently, but also be a substantial contributor in a team environment

· Demonstrated professionalism and customer service skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of partners and employees within a law firm environment

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite of software, including Excel/Word/Outlook; technologically savvy and ability to quickly master accounting software and related programs

· Familiarity with accounting and internal control procedures

· Experience with 3E is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000