Accounts Payable Associate

US DEFAULT GROUP INC•Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate position will provide our new hire with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Finance & Accounting Department. Our firm maintains a work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.

Requirements

Detail oriented with strong ability to identify and resolve issues
Experience participating with a high volume data entry processing team
Knowledge of general accounting principles/procedures to assist in supporting financial reporting team
Highly proficient with MS Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
Ability to multi task critical functions and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills – work well with others
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive deadlines
Able to identify workflow limitations and suggest improvements
Associates Degree/Accounting or equivalent education/experience
Minimum of five years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
Advanced Excel skills
Strong ability to adapt to Accounting S/W packages

Nice To Haves

Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist in developing new AP processes where needed
Maintain Client directives, vendor accounts, and contact information
Provide reconciliations and oversight for vendor invoices, statements, and credit card receipts
Ensure timely payments to vendors
Obtain approvals as needed from Attorneys and Management
Ensure costs are processed timely and liaise with Billing Team to ensure costs are billed timely
Follow and enforce AP policies and procedures