Accounts Payable Specialist (Los Angeles)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton Global Am Law 100 firm seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for our Los Angeles Office. Job Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, expense reimbursements, and other related tasks. This position works under strict deadlines and must be able to multi‑task effectively. The role involves contact with vendors, attorneys, and various levels across the company, requiring strong written and verbal communication skills. Essential Functions Input, review, and process vendor invoices, legal matter disbursements, and employee expense reports. Prepare and post manual checks required for certain payments. Research and reconcile monthly vendor statements. Communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, attorneys, and staff. Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoices and communicate the resolution to the appropriate persons in a timely manner. Other accounts payable projects as assigned. Required Qualifications 1+ years of related accounts payable experience. Education Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred. Computer / Software Knowledge Required: General computer skills, Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Preferred: Experience with Excel formulas (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIF, etc.), experience in Aderant accounting system and Chrome River (Expense and Invoice application). Work Environment Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up in working in a high‑rise). Indoor office work environment in a workstation. Current Firm policy is hybrid – working in the office at least three days per week, and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change). Overtime and working weekends may be necessary during high peak times, particularly during the end of the measuring period and year‑end. Compensation California: The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $29.00 per hour. Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr