Accounts Payable Specialist : Short Term Contract

- Accounts Payable Specialist: Short Term Contract - Jobot Consulting# Accounts Payable Specialist: Short Term Contract## Job Descriptionour LinkedIn page!Job details:Accounts Payable Consultant/ Paid Benefits / 1 Day Remote/ Law FirmThis Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Haley Lucasand sending us your resume.Salary: $30 - $37 per hourWe are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist for a 7-week contract assignment to provide medical leave coverage at a busy law firm. This role is ideal for a professional with accounts payable experience who can quickly adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, staff, and vendors.As a contractor, we are unique in that we offer:* 401K* Medical/Dental/Vision (75% paid, 25% for dependents)* Overtime* 1 Day RemoteJob Details### Responsibilities* Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment* Process 3-way P.O. matching invoices and up to 100 plus invoices per week* Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms* Prepare and process check runs, electronic transfers, and ACH payments* Audit and process credit card bills and expense reports* Respond to all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements* Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices* Assist with other projects as needed* Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures* Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process* Provide input into department's goal-setting process* Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance* Support month-end and year-end close process### Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field* A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or in a similar role within the legal industry* Strong knowledge of payment processing, vendor invoice verification, and expense report auditing* Proficiency in data entry and management* Excellent knowledge of accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel)* Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles* Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to work well in a team setting and manage multiple tasks simultaneously* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policyWant to learn more about this roleClick our Jobot Consulting logo and follow our LinkedIn page! #J-18808-Ljbffr