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Contract Accounts Payable Specialist
Remote, AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, WA · Accounting/FinanceOur client is a top 5 global law firm. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search has partnered with them to recruit a Contract to Perm Accounts Payable Specialist.
Title: Contract to Perm Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Remote/Must live in one of the following states:
AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, WA
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor
Key Notes/Company Details:
Responsibilities:
Background Requirements:
Title: Contract to Perm Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Remote/Must live in one of the following states:
AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, WA
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor
Key Notes/Company Details:
- Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers
- Multi-award winner and distinguished recognitions; top law firm for Innovation in the Business of Law, Excellence in Diversity Law Firm Award, Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), Top Performer and Compass Award designations from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) - to name a few
- Headquartered in both Chicago, IL and London, England.
- Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business
- Contract to permanent role - great opportunity to grow with the company
Responsibilities:
- Review disbursement and reimbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, supporting documentation, and adherence to Firm and IRS policies
- Prepare and perform check runs, and post transactions according to the firm's protocols for rush, next check run, diverted, foreign, and general transactions
- Monitor and manage current, pending, and past due invoices and reimbursements to ensure timely payment
- Process expense reports and payment inquiries
- Audit and process invoices
- Opportunities to work on various projects outside the regular accounting routine, providing challenges and career growth
Background Requirements:
- High school diploma
- 1 year of accounts payable experience
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred
- Experience with data entry and accounting software and strong communications skills is also preferred