Accounts Payable Specialist (Legal Industry)

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a mid-sized law firm based in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong high-volume A/P experience, ideally within the legal industry. The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of accounts payable experience, strong technical aptitude with accounting systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment. This firm is well regarded for its collaborative culture and offers stability and long-term project exposure.

Details:

• Position Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
• Worksite Type: Fully Onsite
• Pay Rate: $50k-$55k

Key Responsibilities:

• Process legal vendor invoices, including court costs, filing fees, expert witness fees, and outside counsel expenses
• Review, code, and route invoices in compliance with firm policies and client billing guidelines
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and issue invoice deduction and discrepancy notices
• Maintain organized A/P files, records, and reporting schedules
• Respond to vendor inquiries and manage professional vendor relationships
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations related to accounts payable
• Allocate expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts, cost centers, and legal matters
• Audit petty cash, employee expense reports, and attorney reimbursements
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting deadlines
• Collaborate with billing and finance teams to support accurate client invoicing
• Track and reconcile trust account–related disbursements, where applicable
• Support audits and internal controls specific to law firm accounting practices
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred
• Minimum one year of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment
• Legal industry or professional services experience is highly preferred
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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