Accounts Payable Specialist

Description JOB SUMMARY Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation, including consumer claims directly against the firm’s clients. This position includes, but is not limited to, making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy, drafting documents, conducting discovery, trials and evidentiary hearings, state and federal appeals, and settlement negotiations. Position may be in-office, hybrid or fully remote depending on the successful candidate’s overall qualifications. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors Prosecute commercial foreclosures from start to finish Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands and responses Appear in court for settlement, case management conferences, motion arguments, trials, hearings and appeals Communicate with clients to ensure quality representation and implementation of all client directives, including electronic communication through various online portals used by clients Collaborate with support staff for preparation and execution of documents to be signed by the client, filed with the court and/or for internal or client reporting purposes Research and analyze difficult client cases and collaborate with partners as to client advice and potential resolution Create matter budgets and seek fee approval from clients as per their requirements; track billable and non-billable time SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job may require supervisory responsibilities JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for receiving, processing, verifying vendor invoice payments for McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP by performing the following duties. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manually enter daily invoice into AP system Work with finance team for proper GL coding Create payment batches Create/format backup document for payment checks with multiple vendor IDs Drop invoices into Al system Maintain proper notes within internal system of record Void checks and maintain spreadsheet of voided checks Process refunds and maintain spreadsheet Issue daily checks as needed Monitor AP email boxes to ensure invoices are processed and paid within a timely manner Communicate with operational teams and financial teams to complete duties as needed Identify and work issues to closure Communicating issues with leadership team Ability to complete special projects as assigned Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job does not require the exercise of supervisory responsibilities EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE Associate degree or six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Strong computer skills, including strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and the Internet required Knowledge of accounting software applications. Experience in using Microsoft Dynamics365 Business Central preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Comfortable communicating with clients and senior management Excellent customer service and negotiation skills required Organized and the ability to multi-task Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality Motivated self‑starter Flexible and adaptable to change Ability to work under pressure and take on additional responsibilities PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr