Summary: The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for all aspects of cash payments, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely processing of payables in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Highlights: 1. Responsible for all aspects of cash payments and payable processing 2. Prepares financial reports and maintains accounting ledgers 3. Manages vendor setup, maintenance, and invoice auditing Our client, a global law firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join their team. • This is a long-term temporary REMOTE position. • The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm and fully remote. • The pay rate is $21.00 per hour. The Accounts Payable/ Associate will be responsible for all aspects of cash payments. Ensures the efficient, accurate, and timely processing of payables in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Job Duties • Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends • Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions • Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions • Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments • Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls • Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment • Create, process, and/or audit expense reimbursement requests by ensuring the proper documentation and approvals are submitted/received • Complete data entry to appropriate expense processing software, as needed; may include adding accounts, vouchers, requests, general ledger numbers and/or obtaining correct documentation and/or approvals • Review requests for compliance with policies and/or procedures; escalate concerns to supervisor • Use established procedures, standards and formats to complete expense processing requests to client satisfaction • Responsible for setting up new vendors • Responsible for all vendor maintenance • Performs audit functions for all invoices and any expenses above the firms designated threshold amounts • Monitor and ensure purchase orders are adjusted timely and accurately • Prepares, posts, verifies and records payments and transactions. • Create and maintain required spreadsheets to track/monitor various functions as needed. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed • Assists client personnel in resolving Accounts Payable issues • Special projects as assigned Job Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree or advanced degree preferred. • 1-2 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization; legal, banking or large corporate environment experience preferred. • Prior knowledge of financial systems • Must be proficient in MS Office and spreadsheet software applications • Proven customer service skills required to create, maintain and enhance client relationships • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials/documents • Attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary • Ability to maintain professional composure when working with immediate deadlines • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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