- Effective corporate communication skills with ability to establish and maintain relationship with partners,attorneys,finance staff,clients and third-party vendors . Ability to consistently meet deadlines . Service oriented and self-motivated,consistently performing with a high sense of urgency and pride in output . Law firm or other professional services experience preferred
- Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Maintaining historical records
- Paying vendors by scheduling payment and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit
- Monitoring all vendor payment agreements to find discounts that can be used to reduce invoice amounts
- Paying all sales tax on appropriate invoices and making a note of each tax payment made
- Keeping track of credits owed to the client and ensuring all credits are properly applied to vendor payments
- Reconciling payable reports each month to confirm that all amounts paid were accurate
- Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of A/P manuals, reference guides, and educational tools that support A/P operations
- Analyzing industry trends, proactively seeking ways to improve current process and maximize efficiencies for the client
- Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests as directed by management
- Other duties as they arise
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word and other A/P related software. Previous experience with Bill.com or Chrome River, strongly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational aptitude with ability to document process and workflow
- Effective corporate communication skills with ability to establish and maintain relationship with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients and third-party vendors
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Service oriented and self-motivated, consistently performing with a high sense of urgency and pride in output
- Law firm or other skilled services experience preferred
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline
- 2+ years in a corporate accounting role
- 2+ years experience in accounts payable
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.