Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Accounts Payable Coordinator position will provide our new hire with a uniquely experiential opportunity immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Finance & Accounting Department. Our firm maintains a collegial 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 – in this role, you will…

· Assist in creating 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 with leading 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

· Ability to identify, train, develop and appraise talent effectively – a positive impact on others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization

Required Education and Training

· Associates Degree/Accounting or equivalent education/experience

· Minimum of five years of progressive Accounting 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