Accounts Payable Analyst: Detail-Driven Process Optimizer

Freshfields; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields US LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to ensure accurate processing of invoices and travel expenses, code postings to the purchase ledger, and assist with payment runs. The role requires strong attention to detail, independent work, and effective communication within a global finance team.

You'll work with systems like Elite 3E, Basware, Emburse, and large ERP platforms, supporting process improvements and tailored AP controls in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of invoice processing, local travel expenses, and AP controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all invoices and travel expenses are appropriately authorized and processed according to agreed standards.
• Accurate coding and posting of invoices and expenses into the purchase ledger.
• Assisting with preparation of payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier and Direct Debit accounts.
• Maintaining existing and creating new supplier accounts.
• Managing the accounts payable e-mail inbox.
• Other ad-hoc tasks and projects relating to accounts payable processes, as required.
• Highlighting recurring issues to senior members of the team and making suggestions for process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Invoice processing

AP controls

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Law firm experience

ERP systems

Tools

Elite 3E

Basware

Emburse

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Workday

Job description

Freshfields US LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to ensure accurate processing of invoices and travel expenses, code postings to the purchase ledger, and assist with payment runs. The role requires strong attention to detail, independent work, and effective communication within a global finance team.

You'll work with systems like Elite 3E, Basware, Emburse, and large ERP platforms, supporting process improvements and tailored AP controls in a professional services environment.