Accounts Payable Specialist

Crowell & Moring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowell & Moring LLP seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for managing vendor invoices and employee expense reports. The role includes ensuring compliance, providing support to staff, and handling financial inquiries. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be proficient in MS products, with a preference for those holding an accounting degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare, vision, dental benefits

Retirement plans

Progressive options such as backup childcare

Wellness programs and cultural events

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with attorneys, staff, and vendors.
• Customer service skills for financial matters.
• Experience in organizing tasks in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage vendor and employee reimbursement payment schedules.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.

Skills

Communicate clearly and effectively

Provide quality customer service

Organize and prioritize work

Basic knowledge of MS products

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

MS Suite

Enterprise accounting systems (e.g., Elite 3E)

Chrome River

Job description

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Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate review and payment of vendor invoices and employee expense reports. The Specialist will also assist the Accounts Payable team in providing best in class support to attorneys and staff across the firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with expense policy and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Review of invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform ad hoc A/P research and analysis.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Manage vendor and employee reimbursement payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up with vendors.
• Assist with month end close, financial reporting, and audits.
• Process upload files and resolve errors.
• Collaborate on cross functional projects, working closely with various departments to drive business initiatives.
  
  

Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate review and payment of vendor invoices and employee expense reports. The Specialist will also assist the Accounts Payable team in providing best in class support to attorneys and staff across the firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with expense policy and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Review of invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform ad hoc A/P research and analysis.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Manage vendor and employee reimbursement payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up with vendors.
• Assist with month end close, financial reporting, and audits.
• Process upload files and resolve errors.
• Collaborate on cross functional projects, working closely with various departments to drive business initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to both internal and external contacts regarding financial matters.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of MS suite of products such as Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn enterprise accounting systems such as Elite 3E.
• Experience with Chrome River, or a similar system is a plus.

Education

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED. An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field is preferred.

Additional Information

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

EOE m/f/d/v

Crowell & Moring LLP participates in the E-Verify program.

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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