Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

DLA Piper•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient processing and maintenance of Accounts Payable transactions. Trains and mentors Accounts Payable Specialists. Supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor. This position is assigned various tasks/projects by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum Years of Experience 3 years of experience as an AP Specialist.
Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
Computer skills required to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel and 10-key.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Communication and information management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Professional demeanor.
Organizational skills.
Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Reviews assigned disbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, and adherence to Firm Policy.
Reviews expense reimbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, documentation, including attached receipts, and adherence to Firm and IRS Policy.
Prepares and performs check runs.
Posts transactions for payment based on established disbursements protocol for the following: Rush, Next Check Run, Diverted, Foreign, and General.
Monitors aging invoices and follows established escalation protocol to ensure timely payment.
Monitors aging expense reimbursements with a pending status and follows established escalation protocol to ensure timely payment and IRS compliance.
Fields questions for internal and external customers.
Mentors Accounts Payable Staff, offering guidance from a training perspective.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.