Accounts Payable Manager — Lead, Optimize & Deliver

Kahana Feld; Jersey City (NJ); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kahana Feld is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and develop the firm’s payables operations, ensuring timely payments and accurate cost allocation. The role collaborates with attorneys, administrative departments, and Finance to uphold robust controls and proper general ledger coding.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in accounts payable, experience supervising teams, and familiarity with legal accounting systems like Aderant.

Formación

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable controls, general ledger coding, reconciliations, and expense management.
• Experience with a legal accounting system, such as Aderant, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt and review through approval, payment, reconciliation, and record retention.
• Review invoices and expenses for required documentation, appropriate approvals, accurate coding, and compliance with firm policies and applicable client billing guidelines.
• Coordinate payment runs and resolves vendor inquiries while maintaining appropriate approval processes and segregation of duties.
• Maintain vendor records and oversee controls for vendor setup, tax documentation, and changes to payment instructions.
• Reconcile accounts payable records and support month-end and year-end close, accruals, audits, and Form 1099 preparation.
• Supervise and develop accounts payable staff by establishing daily priorities, managing workloads, and monitoring performance and processing accuracy.
• Coordinate with the Procurement and Expense Manager regarding analytical standards, specialized training, and review procedures for AP Analysts.
• Oversee the recording of client and matter expenses, coordinating with Billing to resolve coding issues and support timely, accurate client cost recovery.
• Coordinate with the Procurement & Expense Manager regarding AP-related payment processing and accounting activities for employee reimbursements and corporate credit card transactions.
• Develop procedures, reporting, and performance measures to improve payment accuracy, processing times, and visibility into outstanding obligations.
• Partner with Finance leadership to identify process risks, strengthen internal controls, and support system and workflow improvements.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

Accounts payable

Team leadership

Internal controls

Vendor management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Herramientas

Aderant

Descripción del empleo

Kahana Feld is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and develop the firm’s payables operations, ensuring timely payments and accurate cost allocation. The role collaborates with attorneys, administrative departments, and Finance to uphold robust controls and proper general ledger coding.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in accounts payable, experience supervising teams, and familiarity with legal accounting systems like Aderant.