Accounts Payable Specialist (Los Angeles) - Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Los Angeles, CA 90071
About the Job
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting Department. This position will be based in the Downtown 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:
- Strong and effective communication with vendors and other various levels across the firm.
- Review invoices and expense reimbursements for completeness and accuracy.
- Attention to detail to ensure all requests at hand are processed based on internal policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong follow up and follow through with requests from all levels, including escalations.
Essential Functions of Job:
- 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 and Experience
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with accounts payable, Aderant accounting system and Chrome River is helpful.
Education
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Major (if applicable): Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
Computer/Software Knowledge
Required: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Advanced use of general computer equipment.
Preferred: Experience with Aderant accounting system and Chrome River.
Work Environment
Work Environment
- The current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 3 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.
California: The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $36.00 per hour.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Req: #2024-3230
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