Accounts Payable Coordinator - $35k - Law Firm Experience Required

Large Downtown Detroit Law Firm is seeking an energetic, professional individual for an entry-level position in its accounting department.  The successful candidate must have prior law firm or professional service firm accounting and/or payables experience, be proficient with Elite Enterprise/CMS and MS Office applications (Word and Excel).

 

Job Requirements:Handle all functions related to accounts payable, including invoice and check request processing, coding, and maintaining of vendor filesFollow appropriate authorization requirement and approvalsProcess disbursement checks, outgoing wire transfers and ACH paymentsProcess and verify employee expense reimbursementsEffectively communicate with vendors, clients and firm administration to resolve issues and research inquiriesProcess client trust transactionsPrepare daily and weekly check runsEnsure that all accounts payables are accurately handled in a timely fashionMaintain vendor database in accounting systemReconcile vendor accounts to ensure proper management and prevent overpaymentsAssist with petty cashFacilitate resolution of A/P discrepancies, research accounting records, troubleshoot and provide assistance in prevention and resolution of problemsAssist General Accounting Manager with preparation of monthly accounting reports and month end closeShare responsibilities to sort and distribute department mailAssist with annual preparation and distribution of 1099’sAssist with other accounting projects

 

Qualifications:Law Firm/Professional Service Firm experience REQUIREDProficiency with Elite Enterprise/CMS or other time and billing softwareHigh School diploma a must, 2-year degree preferredPositive, team player attitudeExcellent attention to detailExcellent communication skills are essential, both orally and in writingWorks well in a team environmentMotivated and willing to add responsibilitiesFlexible to overtime, as needed, to perform the essential duties of the positionAdhere to all firm policies and procedures

Interested and Qualified Individuals should attach resume and send e-mail to ben@harvardaf.com