ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST!
Accounts Payable Specialist!
R&W Group is in search of an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our mid-sized law firm client in DC. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be an integral part of the accounting team and will be responsible for processing invoices and check requests to ensure proper GL coding and responding to attorneys and staff regarding payment status. Position reports to the Director of Finance.
Responsibilities:
Reviews all expense reports in Chrome River to ensure proper documentation, coding and compliance with travel and expense policy
Review all invoices for appropriate coding, documentation and approval in Chrome River
Import into Elite vendor invoices and expense reports
Prepping excel worksheet to process weekly check run and ACH/EFT transaction summary
Enter wire payment information to online banking platform
Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns
Setup new Vendors, verifying new vendor 1099 status, receipt of W9
Confirming vendor wire payment instructions based on fraud protection protocol
Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve discrepancies
Preparing 1099 excel worksheets for yearly 1099 filings
Assisting in preparation of AP reports including audit schedules
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Support month-end and year-end close
Handle petty cash and reimbursement
Assist with ad hoc projects as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Knowledge of Chrome River and Elite Enterprise is a must
Four-year high school diploma or equivalent
Five plus years of accounts payable experience, law firm experience preferred
Must know basic accounting procedures
Knowledge of sales and use tax
Knowledge of banking and journal entries
Knowledge of 1099’s miscellaneous
Managing processes related to integrations with third party software
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlooks, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Must be dependable and have a professional demeanor
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team player
Strong work ethic, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Assist in month-end/year-end closing processes
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Position to start in a remote capacity until the office reopens.
Apply today with your resume via www.r-wgroup.com.
