Accounts Payable Specialist

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP•Atlanta, GA

8d•$59,010 - $64,293•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Atlanta office. The Accounts Payable Specialist position reports directly to the AP Manager and works closely with the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors. This position is ideal for applicants who are highly detailed problem solvers that thrive in a team environment and understand the importance of both internal and external client service. This is a 100% in office position and remote work is not available. The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm: Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Requirements

Minimum of 2-4 years’ AP experience, legal industry preferred but not required
Previous experience processing accounts payable in a high-volume environment
Track record of impeccable accuracy and a high attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Microsoft Office, Excel knowledge a plus
Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
Dedicated to providing superior customer service internal and external
Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and vendors
Maintain confidentiality and acts with professional discretion
Maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor, with a positive attitude
Ability to multi-task, possess an above average level of emotional intelligence

Nice To Haves

Experience with 1099’s preferred

Responsibilities

Process check requests and vendor invoices, in a high volume, fast paced environment
Ensure proper entry and coding into the financial system
Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline driven industry
Process employee expense reports using the standard procedures
Ability to handle complex coding of invoices: billable, non-billable, multi-locations
Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoice processing
Handle vendor correspondence via phone or email
Work with vendors to resolve past-due invoices, credits and similar matters
File, maintain and distribute accounting records and reports
Prepare batch check runs
IRS T.I.N. matching
Setting up vendors and acquiring W9’s
Perform other duties as required to support accounts payable and accounting