Accounts Payable Manager — Legal Firm Lead, On-Site

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor

Generous PTO and work-life balance

Year-end bonuses and referral programs

Employer-paid life insurance and long‑

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our Atlanta office. The role oversees end-to-end AP functions, provides leadership to the AP team, and ensures compliance with firm policies and legal regulations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounts payable, including 5-7 years in supervision, with strong knowledge of ERP systems and Excel. This is an in-office role with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounts payable experience; including 5-7 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with managing month-end close activities, reconciliations, and AP aging management.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements; ability to apply policies consistently.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice review, payment authorization, record-keeping, policies, controls, staffing model, and performance standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to the AP Supervisor and team, including mentoring, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, legal regulations, and client requirements regarding financial transactions.
• Resolve discrepancies and communicate with vendors, attorneys, and other departments to address invoice or payment issues.
• Support month-end close: AP accruals, AP aging review, clearing account reconciliations, and variance investigation.
• Partner with IT/Finance on AP system administration (eBilling/AP automation tools), user access, and workflow configuration.
• Prepare and maintain AP metrics (cycle time, backlog, aging, discount capture) and provide regular status reporting to leadership.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on accounts payable activity for senior management.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support audits and implement process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Team leadership

Internal controls

ERP familiarity

Excel proficiency

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP/AP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our Atlanta office. The role oversees end-to-end AP functions, provides leadership to the AP team, and ensures compliance with firm policies and legal regulations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounts payable, including 5-7 years in supervision, with strong knowledge of ERP systems and Excel. This is an in-office role with no remote option.