Accounts Payable Specialist

Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $68,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Matura Farrington Position Title Accounts Payable & Expense Systems Specialist Location DTLA (2-3 days in office) Practice Type AM Law 100 Firm Department Finance & Accounting Job Type Full-Time Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented financial operations professional to support the daily functions of our Accounts Payable and Expense Management systems. This role is integral to ensuring timely and compliant expense processing, accurate payment workflows, and seamless financial data management at a large international law firm. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the intake and processing of vendor bills, confirming all transactions are accurately coded, properly approved, and processed according to deadlines. Examine and approve employee-submitted reimbursements, ensuring alignment with internal expense protocols. Operate within the Emburse Enterprise platform to oversee expense routing, apply policy controls, and troubleshoot system rule configurations. Conduct reconciliations of corporate card and virtual payment transactions to verify completeness and correct financial classification. Resolve invoice and expense discrepancies through timely engagement with vendors and internal departments. Oversee batch uploads and financial imports into the firm’s accounting systems, including vendor payments and expense data. Support internal process documentation and assist in onboarding and mentoring new finance team members regarding expense platform usage and compliance expectations. Participate in month‑end close activities, validating that AP entries are recorded correctly and reconciled across accounts. Respond to finance‑related documentation requests from both internal departments and client auditors as needed. Qualifications & Skills Hands‑on experience with Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River) , especially configuring workflows, monitoring compliance rules, and resolving system exceptions. Familiarity with legal or professional services financial systems such as 3E for expense and AP workflows. Experience managing virtual payment card reconciliations and transactional accuracy. Highly analytical mindset with a strong commitment to data integrity and problem‑solving. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Effective communicator able to liaise with firm professionals and external vendors alike. Advanced proficiency in Excel or similar platforms for data review and reporting. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing #J-18808-Ljbffr