Qualified Professional & Technical

Legal Accounts Payable Specialist

Direct Hire | Detroit

Target Start: October

Position Overview

Our client, an established law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team.

*Previous accounts payable experience within a law firm is required for this position*

This position will be responsible for full cycle accounts payable activities while also playing an important role in improving and modernizing current AP processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands on law firm accounts payable experience, understand traditional AP processes, and be comfortable working within a manual environment while helping transition processes toward greater efficiency and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle accounts payable activities within a law firm environment
• Process invoices accurately and timely
• Process paper based invoices and traditional AP transactions
• Review and process expense reimbursements
• Perform AMEX and Mastercard reconciliations
• Complete account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation
• Work with attorneys, staff, and vendors to research and resolve AP related issues
• Support some benefits administration responsibilities
• Learn and take ownership of existing accounts payable processes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Assist with transitioning AP and expense reimbursement processes toward greater automation
• Support the implementation and adoption of new technology and accounting processes
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as the position develops

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience within a law firm is required
• Strong understanding of traditional accounts payable processes
• Experience processing paper invoices and working within a manual AP environment
• Experience with AMEX and Mastercard reconciliations
• Strong account reconciliation experience
• Tech savvy and comfortable learning new systems and technology
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and manage priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, accounting professionals, staff, and vendors

Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of an established accounts payable function while helping move the department toward more efficient and automated processes. The individual will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, assist with introducing new technology, and take on additional accounting responsibilities as the position evolves.