Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist - Large Law Firm!

Do you love Accounts Payable? Do you have law firm experience?  If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist in DC. You must be detail-oriented with a strong background in full-cycle AP, Elite 3E, and Chrome River.  You must have exceptional analytical skills, experience with high-volume invoice and expense processing, and the ability to leverage intermediate to advanced Excel functions for reporting and reconciliation. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Manage full-cycle AP, including invoice intake, GL coding, routing for approvals, data entry, and payment processing.

• Process vendor disbursements via check, ACH, and wire, ensuring compliance with firm policies and payment terms.

• Monitor and reconcile the Chrome River expense platform, ensuring accurate employee reimbursement and firm credit card expense reporting.

• Respond to vendor inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain vendor relationships.

• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with month-end closing activities and AP accruals.

• Maintain vendor master files, collect W-9s, and assist with year-end 1099 processing.

• Use Elite 3E to manage invoice entry, payment processing, and reporting.

• Create and maintain AP reports using Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF formulas, conditional formatting).

• Support process improvements and documentation of standard operating procedures.

• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, required in a law firm.

• Proficiency with Elite 3E is required.

• Experience with Chrome River for expense management is strongly preferred.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including:

  • PivotTables

  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Personal Characteristics:

• Professional maturity with the highest standards of ethics and trustworthiness.

• Customer-service orientation for internal audiences.

• Strategic thinker with good analytical skills and judgment and who is results-oriented.

• Positive and professional demeanor with a "can-do" approach to work with an ability to adapt and change course when necessary.

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills

Salary is $70,000 to $75,000 plus potential bonus.  Solid benefits including health insurance.   Fantastic Accounting team.  Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.  

To apply, please submit a resume and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience. 

Click here to apply or visit us at www.r-wgroup.com.