Accounts Payable Coordinator
About The Position
The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to Finance & Accounting Department personnel. This role maintains accounting document files related to all Firm accounts’ payable invoices and keys daily entries to the accounting system related to accounts payable, including amounts due from Members and staff. The position is responsible for managing account payables, creating detailed reports, and initiating check runs, for all offices. The Accounts Payable Coordinator will also assist with reporting during month and year end closing processes and assist accounting personnel as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business finance preferred, a combination of education and prior experience will also be considered
- 3 to 5 years’ experience as a staff accountant or bookkeeper ideally within a professional services organization
- Hands-on experience with law-firm accounting including ability to run reports and provide basic administrative/financial support to the CFO, attorneys, and staff
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and knowledge of banking practices
- Exceptional client service (internal and external clients) and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management, organization, prioritization and execution skills
- Focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to stay focused and calm in a fast-paced environment
- Must be punctual and able to abide by agreed-to office hours
- Must have heightened attention to detail and understanding and meeting deadlines, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness
- Must have great research skills
- Must have the technical knowhow of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., and Adobe, and file management software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, both in person and virtually
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- High ethical standards observing confidentiality of client matters at all times
Responsibilities
- Accounts payable for Firm matters and internal check requests
- Soft cost management for all Firm locations
- ACH payment processing for accounts payable
- Check request processing
- Back up to Accounting Manager for wire and ACH management
- Oversight of monthly expense management process
- Assistance with month end reporting to the CFO for Firm costs and expenses
- Report assistance for year end process and tax preparation
- Assists in financial management and analysis as requested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
