AP Accounting Specialist

Talis Group•Louisville, KY

5d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Talis Group's client is a prestigious, full-service, award-winning law firm in Louisville, KY, renowned for its expertise across various practice areas. They are looking to hire an experienced & detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Accounting Specialist to support the daily operations of the accounting team. This role will be responsible for assisting with Accounts Payables, Trust Accounting, expense reimbursement, Benefits Administration, and backup for Payroll processing. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a salary range of $55-70k (depending on experience) along with full benefits. The hours are Monday-Friday, onsite, working a 40 hour work week.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience of similar work, preferably in a law firm or professional organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
Ability to prioritize & organize tasks & complete items under time constraints with high attention to detail.
Maintain professionalism & strict confidentiality.
Excellent written & oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Elite Enterprise Accounting software or 3E is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately process vendor invoices & firm expenses, ensuring timely & correct payments.
Verify the accuracy of invoices & expense reports, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
Ensuring proper coding & categorization of expenses to maintain organized financial records.
Manage check runs and/or electronic payments according to established schedules.
Monitor & manage the Accounts Payable aging report to ensure timely payments & prevent overdue balances.
Perform balance Sheet & bank reconciliations.
Provide backup support to payroll dept – executing bi-monthly payrolls using ADP Workforce Now for over 300 employees.
Benefits Administration: Assist employees with benefit questions including paid time off, leave of absence, and retirement plans.
Provide general administrative support to the accounting department as needed.