Accounts Payable Specialist (Los Angeles)
About the role
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Los Angeles Office. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, expense reimbursements, and other related tasks. This position works under strict deadlines and must be able to multi-task effectively. The Accounts Payable Specialist will have contact with vendors, attorneys, and other various levels across the company which requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Input, review, and process vendor invoices, legal matter disbursements, and employee expense reports.
- Prepare and post manual checks required for certain payments.
- Research and reconcile monthly vendor statements.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, attorneys, and staff.
- Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoices and communicate the resolution to the appropriate persons on a timely basis.
- Other accounts payable projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of related accounts payable experience.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Computer/Software Knowledge Required: General computer skills, Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Preferred: Experience with using various Excel formulas (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUM IF formulas, etc.).
- Preferred: Experience in Aderant accounting system and Chrome River (Expense and Invoice application).
Schedule
Current firm policy is hybrid – working in the office at least three days per week, and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change). Overtime and working weekends may be necessary during high peak times, particularly during the end of the measuring period and year-end.
Pay
California: The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $29.00 per hour.