Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist (Full Time)

Department:Accounting

Supervised by: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist will work under the direction of the Controller as they process accounts payable, payroll, and other duties as may be assigned. The Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist will have contact with attorneys, firm management, staff, and clients, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to correspond in a professional matter. This position requires an individual who is meticulous, highly organized and detail oriented, dedicated to customer service and able to work quickly, efficiently, and independently. Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Essential Functions

• Accounts Payable, including general, expense reimbursements, foreign payables, etc.
• Resolving questions and concerns.
• Record daily deposit.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Payroll processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 3+ years in payroll and accounts payable, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Adaptability to changes in work requirements or assignments.
• Analytical skills to identify problems and achieve desired solutions.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and pre-set deadlines in an accurate manner with consistently high production.

Physical Factors

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

The employee is expected to work the hours necessary to complete his/her work, which occasionally exceeds a typical 40-hour work week.

Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain every possible detail of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.