Chicago - Accounts Payable Assistant

Winston Taylor LLP; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement contribution

Annual discretionary merit bonus

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP is seeking an accounts payable professional to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, expense reports and other payables for a fully remote team serving U.S. clients.

You will review invoices, verify coding, process checks, and resolve discrepancies, while delivering excellent service to vendors and internal colleagues. This role requires high-volume data entry, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task within a fast-paced, collaborative finance environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with high-volume data entry is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review invoice and personal reimbursement requests to ensure proper coding and compliance with firm policies.
• Review prepared checks before mailing; ensure accurate address, mailing procedures, etc.
• Manual check entry for requests that cannot be processed through standard processes.
• Communicate any issues/discrepancies identified during the payment process and follow up until resolved.
• Provide excellent customer service by replying to vendor/employee inquiries regarding the payment process.
• Provide support and assistance to co-workers and collaborate with team on issues.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Us At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together. Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. You'll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand. You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations. Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor. Position Summary Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, expense reports and other miscellaneous firm payables.

• Review invoice and personal reimbursement requests to ensure proper coding and compliance with firm policies.
• Review prepared checks before mailing; ensure accurate address, mailing procedures, etc.
• Manual check entry for requests that cannot be processed through standard processes.
• Communicate to preparer/requestor or other appropriate individual any issues/discrepancies identified during the payment process. Follow-up with the appropriate individuals until the issue/discrepancy has been resolved.
• Provide excellent customer service by replying to vendor/employee inquiries regarding the payment process in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Provide support and assistance to co-workers. Work with team to resolve identified issues.
• Special projects as assigned. Experience, Skills, And Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1 + year of accounting or finance experience required.
• This role is fully remote but must reside in a commutable distance to the applicable firm's office.
• Knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures.
• High volume data entry/review experience preferred.
• Oral and/or written communication skills to solicit and communicate information effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to solve problems by choosing among clear alternatives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
• Benefits Winston Taylor offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here . SALARY Illinois applicants only: The target annual salary range for this role is currently $52,000 - $64,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.