Accounts Payable Coordinator

Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Accounts Payable Coordinator position will provide our new hire with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group's Finance & Accounting Department. Our firm maintains a work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new AP processes where needed
• Maintain client directives, vendor accounts, and contact information
• Provide reconciliations and oversight for vendor invoices, statements, and credit card receipts
• Ensure timely payments to vendors
• Obtain approvals as needed from Attorneys and Management
• Ensure costs are processed timely and liaise with Billing Team to ensure costs are billed timely
• Follow and enforce AP policies and procedures

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail oriented with strong ability to identify and resolve issues
• Experience participating with a high volume data entry processing team
• Knowledge of general accounting principles/procedures to assist in supporting financial reporting team
• Highly proficient with MS Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Ability to multi task critical functions and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills – work well with others
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Able to identify workflow limitations and suggest improvements

Required Education and Training

• Associates Degree/Accounting or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of five years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong ability to adapt to Accounting S/W packages
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred but not required

Job Details and Compensation

• Full-time (40 hr./week) position
• Business hours are typical work days - Monday through Friday
• Competitive Pay – commensurate your experience
• Comprehensive training and mentoring programs
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K program