Accounting Specialist AP
Accounting Specialist AP
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Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm has an exciting fulltime employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist AP in our Miramar office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist supports Firmwide AP functions with emphasis on efficiency quality and accuracy of work product. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Verifies accuracy of vendor invoices allocates them to the correct general ledger account code and submits for approval
- Reviews all approved vendor invoices vouchers check requests etc. for compliance prior to posting in the financial system
- Reviews expense reports for accuracy and compliance with firm policies. Verifies that appropriate guidelines documentation and approval are followed
- Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding accounts payable by telephone or email
- Reconciles vendor statements researches and corrects discrepancies
- Processes and print checks to remote locations daily
- Prepares and processes payment batches for checks ACHs and wires
- Assists with other projects as assigned to support finance and accounting department
- Assists with other department activities as needed and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) professional demeanor and presentation
- High attention to detail outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
- Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines effectively prioritize multiple tasks
- Provide outstanding client service meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
- Recognize confidential sensitive and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential
- Solid understanding of accountingrelated principles and relevant software
- Strong problemsolving skills takes initiative and uses good judgment excellent followup skills
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of highvolume accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Experience with special applications (Aderant Expert and/or Concur) preferred
- General accounting experience in legal or professional services industry preferred
- Computer proficiency in Windowsbased software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook
- Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
The Firm is committed to the principles of nondiscrimination on any protected basis and the principle that all talent should have an equal opportunity to be considered for advancement based on merit. The firm engages in both internal and external efforts to recognize and support engagement diversity and full inclusion in the workplace such as the establishment of affinity groups open to all avenues of communication recognizing and supporting diversity inclusion and allyship in the workplace and Mansfield certification.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
