Accounts Payable Specialist

O'Hagan Meyer; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support our California offices and coordinate with the central accounting team in Chicago. You will accurately enter and process vendor invoices, prepare payments, reconcile accounts, and maintain organized records in a fast-paced environment.

Two+ years’ AP experience, strong Excel/Word, and excellent attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and members of the accounting team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter, code, and process vendor invoices for multiple office locations.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for the Firm’s California offices.
• Prepare and process daily check runs and other vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Review invoices for appropriate supporting documentation and approvals.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from vendors, attorneys, and firm personnel.
• Assist with vendor account maintenance and other accounts payable functions.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
• Assist with special accounting projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in our Downtown Los Angeles office. This position will support the Firm’s California offices and work closely with our centralized accounting team in Chicago, attorneys, staff, and vendors to ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter, code, and process vendor invoices for multiple office locations
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for the Firm’s California offices
• Prepare and process daily check runs and other vendor payments
• Reconcile vendor accounts and research and resolve discrepancies
• Review invoices for appropriate supporting documentation and approvals
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from vendors, attorneys, and firm personnel
• Assist with vendor account maintenance and other accounts payable functions
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
• Assist with special accounting projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least two years of accounts payable or accounting experience
• Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and members of the accounting team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Why Join O’Hagan Meyer?

• Collaborative and supportive professional environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing national law firm
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Range: $60,000 – $80,000

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits