Accounts Payable Accountant

Our client, a Top 100 Law firm based in Washington DC, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant. This is a FTE role, and the successful candidate will have at least 1 year of AP experience at a legal firm.

Client Details

Top 100 Law firm based in Washington DC. This role is fully remote for anyone that lives within 50 miles of Washington DC, and offers an individual with previous AP experience at a law firm a chance to work on a collaborative team at one of the best legal firms in the country.

Description

This role will involve:

▪ Assist with the reconciliation of the Wells Fargo credit card program.

▪ Maintain 1099 database in the Accounting software and communicate with vendors to obtain proper documentation as necessary.

▪ Audit expense reports to ensure compliance with firm policies and evaluate appropriate account and matter coding.

▪ Audit vendor invoices for firm compliance and evaluate appropriate account and matter coding.

▪ Upload vendor invoices and cost entry charges to be billed to clients.

▪ Research unpaid invoices.

▪ Resolve reconciling items when needed, work with the GL and billing team, and participate in providing documentation for the annual audit.

▪ Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding vendor and employee payment status.

▪ Performs other duties as assigned.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

▪ Bachelor's Degree is required, in Accounting or Finance.

▪ 1+ year of law firm accounting experience preferred.

▪ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of attorneys and staff.

▪ Ability to prioritize work, handle pressure situations; meet deadlines and have a complete understanding of accounts payable and its impact on other functions within the Accounting Department and the Firm.

▪ Effective research and problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

▪ Knowledge of Excel, Chrome River and 3E accounting system database a plus.

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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