Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Full-time

Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For the health and safety of the workforce, Crowell & Moring LLP is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated and—if eligible—boosted against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.  Prospective employees who are fully-vaccinated but not yet eligible for a booster shot will be required to obtain a booster within one week of eligibility as a condition of continued employment.  “Crowell & Moring LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring LLP will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring is able to offer.”

Job Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing vendor and employee expense related payment processing in support of multiple offices. The role requires review, research, and analysis to ensure the highest level of quality, accuracy, and timely payment processing. 

Job Responsibilities:
•    Reviews employee expense reports from multiple offices for accuracy while ensuring timely reimbursement and follow-up when necessary.
•    Organizes invoices and prepares vouchers in the accounting A/P system in preparation for payment.
•    Processes client refunds and reclassifications.
•    Performs ad hoc A/P research and analysis as requested.
•    Responds to internal and external inquiries.
•    Prepares rush check batches for payment and processes ACH payments.
•    Distributes checks to check signers and ensures distribution within the deadline.
•    Reconciles vendor statements and follows up with vendors.
•    Assists with year-end audit requests.
•    Processes upload files and resolves errors.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education
The position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Additional relevant education such as an Associate’s Degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience
On-the-job training will be provided on accounts payable responsibilities and concepts. 
Accounts Payable experience, particularly with a law firm or other professional services organization, using a complex accounting system such as ChromeRiver and 3E, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff, and vendors.
•    Ability to provide quality customer service to both internal and external clients regarding financial matters of a routine nature.
•    Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge of MS products such as Word and Excel.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of basic math concepts and the ability to perform simple math functions quickly and accurately.
•    Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
•    Familiarity with an automated financial management system such as 3E.
•    Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Additional Information

Crowell & Moring LLP takes great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

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