Accounts Payable and Disbursements Specialist

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox•Washington, DC

2d•$57,500 - $67,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is seeking an Accounts Payable & Disbursements Specialist to be responsible for the timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, domestic and international payments, and related accounting functions. This role partners closely with attorneys, staff, vendors, and the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial processing, exceptional customer service, and compliance with firm policies and internal controls. This position is hybrid from the D.C. area with some in-office presence as needed.

Requirements

2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience in a professional services firm preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred.
Experience processing high-volume invoices and electronic payments.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing outstanding customer service.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Elite 3E, Emburse (Chrome River), banking platforms, or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Processing vendor invoices through the firm's electronic invoice workflow.
Reviewing invoices for accuracy, approvals, coding, and compliance with firm policies.
Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Processing employee expense reports through Emburse (Chrome River).
Maintaining vendor records and assisting with vendor onboarding.
Monitoring and responding to the Accounts Payable shared mailbox.
Responding professionally to vendor and employee payment inquiries.
Ensuring invoices are processed in accordance with payment terms and firm policy.
Preparing and processing ACH payments, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments.
Uploading payment files to banking platforms and validating successful processing.
Coordinating domestic and international payments, including foreign exchange transactions.
Uploading Positive Pay files and supporting payment fraud prevention procedures.
Researching payment issues and coordinating stop payments, voids, and reissues.
Reconciling vendor statements and investigating outstanding balances.
Assisting with month-end close activities.
Supporting internal and external audit requests.
Preparing reports and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and workflow enhancements.