Accounting Specialist AP

Greenberg Traurig•Miramar, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist AP to join our Accounting Department. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative environment within the legal industry. Join our Accounting Team as an Accounting Specialist AP located in our Miramar Office. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist with a strong background in Accounts Payable to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will manage the full-cycle AP process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments. You bring a proactive mindset, strong organizational skills, and a solutions-focused approach to navigating a fast-paced, deadline-drive environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments is essential to maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting financial operations. If you are someone who thrives on precision, accountability, and continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact. This role will be based in our Miramar office. This position reports to the AP Manager. The candidate must be flexible to work overtime as needed. Position Summary The Accounting Specialist AP will be responsible for supporting firm-wide AP functions with emphasis on efficiency, quality, and accuracy of work product. This role demands strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with attorneys, clients, and administrative staff.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of high-volume accounts payable or general accounting experience.
Solid understanding of accounting-related principles and relevant software.
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly (as applicable).
Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment
Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed
Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
General accounting experience in legal or professional services industry preferred.
Technology Experience with special applications (Aderant Expert and/or Concur) preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies accuracy of vendor invoices, allocates them to the correct general ledger account code, and submits for approval.
Reviews all approved vendor invoices, vouchers, check request, etc., for compliance prior to posting in our financial system.
Reviews expense reports for accuracy and compliance with firm policies while verifying that appropriate guidelines, documentation, and approval are followed.
Responds to vendor statements, researches, and corrects discrepancies.
Processes and print checks to remote locations daily.
Prepares and processes payment batches for checks, ACHs and wires.
Flexibility to attend onsite trainings, work overtime and conduct business travel as needed.
Assist with other projects as assigned to support our finance and accounting department.
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.