Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Accounts Payable Specialist - Law Firm - Chicago - Hybrid - $60-72k
Our law firm client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounts payable processes within a law firm or professional services environment, and will ideally be proficient in utilizing legal-specific accounting software, preferably Aderant, Elite, or 3E.
Responsibilities:
Accurately process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports, resolving discrepancies as needed.
Verify vendor information, including tax identification numbers and payment terms.
Enter invoices into the accounting system (Aderant, Elite, or 3E) with precision and efficiency.
Payment Processing:
Prepare and process payments via check, ACH, and wire transfer, adhering to established payment schedules. Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices to maintain positive vendor relationships. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any payment discrepancies.
Maintain accurate vendor records and contact information. Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies in a professional and timely manner. Assist with vendor onboarding and maintain positive vendor relationships. Expense Reporting:
Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures. Verify expense documentation and ensure accurate coding and approval.
Month-End Closing:
Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing accruals and reconciliations. Generate and distribute accounts payable reports as needed.
Software Proficiency:
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing legal-specific accounting software,
Aderant, Elite, or 3E (required) . Utilize other relevant software, such as Microsoft Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience handling high volume accounts payable, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Proven experience working with legal-specific accounting software, Aderant, Elite, or 3E is preferred. Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and procedures. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. To apply, please send your resume and references to
durban@libertyjobs.com . Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. 300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 750
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Prepare and process payments via check, ACH, and wire transfer, adhering to established payment schedules. Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices to maintain positive vendor relationships. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any payment discrepancies.
Maintain accurate vendor records and contact information. Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies in a professional and timely manner. Assist with vendor onboarding and maintain positive vendor relationships. Expense Reporting:
Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures. Verify expense documentation and ensure accurate coding and approval.
Month-End Closing:
Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing accruals and reconciliations. Generate and distribute accounts payable reports as needed.
Software Proficiency:
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing legal-specific accounting software,
Aderant, Elite, or 3E (required) . Utilize other relevant software, such as Microsoft Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience handling high volume accounts payable, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Proven experience working with legal-specific accounting software, Aderant, Elite, or 3E is preferred. Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and procedures. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. To apply, please send your resume and references to
durban@libertyjobs.com . Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. 300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 750
#J-18808-Ljbffr