Accounts Payable Clerk

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage bills and invoices with precision. This role involves entering and verifying invoices, ensuring accurate payments to vendors, and maintaining organized financial records. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and experience in legal accounting software. Join a supportive team that values communication and accuracy, where you can make a significant impact on financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their career in a dynamic law practice environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably within a law firm.
• Familiarity with legal accounting software and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Entering and verifying invoices into 3E.
• Communicating with clients regarding payments or discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate and organized financial records.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Legal Accounting Software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

3E

Elite

Aderant

ProLaw

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

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The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for managing the firm’s bills and invoices, ensuring accurate payment to vendors and maintaining financial records.

Responsibilities

• Entering and verifying invoices into 3E.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization; assign correct GL codes. Familiarity with legal expense categories (e.g., court filing fees, expert witness fees, legal research subscriptions).
• Communicating with clients regarding payments or discrepancies.
• Assisting in the preparation of wire transfers and electronic payments.
• Match AP entries with billable client expenses, ensuring costs are billed back to clients properly.
• Maintaining accurate and organized financial records.
• Assisting with reconciling statements and resolving account discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably within a law firm.
• Familiarity with legal accounting software (e.g., 3E, Elite, Aderant, ProLaw).
• Detail-oriented, especially for matching costs to client matters.
• Good communication for liaising with attorneys and vendors.

Salary: $50,000.00-$65,000.00, plus overtime and bonus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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