Accounts Payable Associate - Mon - Fri 9am-6pm

Williams Lea; North Carolina; On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short‑term & Long‑term Disability

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Legal Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to on‑site Gym and Café

Company‑Provided Parking

Employee Perks and Discounts

Job summary

Williams Lea is looking for an Accounts Payable Associate in North Carolina. This role involves processing vendor invoices, resolving issues, and assisting with departmental initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, advanced knowledge in accounts payable operations, and 5-7 years of experience in a financial environment. This position pays between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour and requires a meticulous approach to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Analyze and reconcile client and vendor data.
• Assist in execution of payments to vendors.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of accounts payable operations

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong writing and grammatical skills

Strong knowledge of Aderant and/or Chrome River

Advanced spreadsheet expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Accounts Payable Associate

Williams Lea is hiring for an Accounts Payable Associate for our office to work Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to on‑site Gym and Café
• Company‑Provided Parking
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include vendor invoice processing, resolving problems, offering solutions and assisting with departmental processes and initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Review and ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Researches and resolves inquiries and problems.
• Set up, update and maintain records.
• Analyze and reconcile client and vendor data.
• Review and post system batches and data imports.
• Assist in execution of payments to vendors.
• Recommend process and procedural enhancements.
• Responsible for setting up new vendors.
• Responsible for all vendor maintenance.
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Perform other responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Specific Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of accounts payable operations and software strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
• Advanced spreadsheet expertise strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and grammatical skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Aderant and/or Chrome River preferred.

Performance Traits

• Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks.
• Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets.
• Tenacious follow‑through and problem‑solving abilities.
• Polished communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Inherently self‑reflective, collaborative and team‑oriented.
• Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines.
• Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions.
• Solid professional judgment.

Education/Training/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the role.

Minimum Years of Experience Required

5 to 7 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred.

The policy of Williams Lea is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Williams Lea is a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing.