Accounts Payable Auditor

Husch Blackwell; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in Milwaukee, WI seeks an Accounts Payable Auditor to audit and process vendor invoices and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies. This role uses Emburse and Coupa, interacting with attorneys and staff while delivering strong customer service.

The position requires 3+ years AP experience, proficiency in Excel, and a focus on confidentiality and problem-solving in a hybrid, on-site setting at our Milwaukee office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of accounts payable experience; professional services experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of basic accounting.

Responsibilities

• Audit, review, and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports within Emburse.
• Audit, review, and approve PO-based invoices within Coupa.
• Ensure proper authorization, documentation, coding, and compliance with firm policies.
• Perform daily AP processing: invoice review, check processing, postings, and uploads.
• Process rush and exception payments as required.
• Audit and process trust disbursements per AP guidelines.
• Maintain vendor records and tax documentation.
• Serve as primary contact for AP-related questions with high-level customer service.
• Utilize firm systems and procedures to support auditing and processing.
• Support AP team with workflow management and special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Emburse

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Accounts Payable Auditor position. This position is open in our Kansas City, MO, Milwaukee, WI, or St. Louis, MO office locations. This position operates in a hybrid capacity requiring 3 days per week on site.

The Accounts Payable Auditor is responsible for auditing, processing, and ensuring the accuracy of accounts payable transactions in accordance with established firm policies and procedures. This role partners closely with the Accounts Payable team to manage workflow through Emburse, Coupa, and related ancillary systems, supporting accurate financial data, internal controls, and timely vendor payments. The position involves frequent interaction with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients and demands strong customer services, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with strict adherence to confidentiality standards involving firm and client matters.

Essential functions include:

• Audit, review, and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports within Emburse.
• Audit, review, and approve purchase order-based invoices within Coupa.
• Review transactions for proper authorization, supporting documentation, coding accuracy, and compliance with firm policies and procedures.
• Perform daily accounts payable processing activities, including invoice review, check processing, financial postings, and uploads from ancillary financial systems.
• Process and disburse rush and exception payments as required.
• Audit and process trust disbursements in accordance with Accounts Payable Department guidelines and firm requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate and current vendor records, including payment instructions, tax documentation, and related information.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for accounts payable-related questions, providing guidance on firm policies, payment status, expense reporting, and accounts payable processes while delivering a high level of customer service.
• Utilize firm financial systems, software, manuals, and procedures to support auditing, compliance, and processing activities.
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable team and assist with workflow management, process improvements, and special projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate degree preferred or equivalent professional and educational experience.
• 3+ years of relevant accounts payable experience required; professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines in a highvolume environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.