Accounts Payable Specialist

Segal McCambridge • Tinley Park, IL

1d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting and billing team in our Tinley Park, Illinois office. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to grow with an established firm. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support the accounts payable team broadly, with a particular focus on supporting Segal McCambridge’s West Coast offices and attorneys. This is an in-office position based in Tinley Park, IL.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1–2 years of related accounts payable or accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with numbers, understand mathematical concepts, and analyze data
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in business, accounting, or a related field preferred
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Create checks and electronic payments
• Prepare ad hoc reports and accounting analyses
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Review, enter, and process attorney travel expense reimbursements
• Upload and maintain expense details for client billing
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice and payment status
• Review and process accounts payable invoices
• Enter accounts payable invoices into the Elite 3E accounting system
• Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation
• Assist with accounts payable activities across the firm, with an emphasis on supporting our West Coast offices
• Provide copies and documentation as needed
• Assist with special projects and other accounting tasks as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee assistance and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Referral and employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED