Accounts Payable Associate - Mon - Fri 9am-6pm

Pay

$20.00 - $22.00/hour

Benefits

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to on-site Gym and Café
• Company Provided Parking
• Additional Employee Perks and Discounts

• The Accounts Payable Analyst is a member of the Williams Lea team delivering exceptional customer service to our global legal client by supporting the U.S. Accounts Payable function.
• Key responsibilities of the role include vendor invoice processing, resolving problems, offering solutions and assisting with departmental processes and initiatives.
• The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and advanced Microsoft Excel experience.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
• Researches and resolves inquiries and problems
• Sets up, updates and maintains records
• Analyzes and reconciles client and vendor data
• Reviews and posts system batches and data imports
• Assists in execution of payments to vendors
• Recommends process and procedural enhancements
• Responsible for setting up new vendors.
• Responsible for all vendor maintenance.
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Performs other responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Specific Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of accounts payable operations and software strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software required
• Advanced spreadsheet expertise strongly preferred
• Strong writing and grammatical skills required
• Strong knowledge of Aderant and/or Chrome River preferred

Performance Traits

• Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
• Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
• Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets
• Tenacious follow through and problem-solving abilities
• Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
• Inherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-oriented
• Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines
• Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
• Solid professional judgment

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the role

Minimum Years of Experience Required

• 5 to 7 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred.