Accounts Payable Auditor

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Accounts Payable Auditor position.

This position is open in our Dallas, Kansas City, Milwaukee, or St. Louis office locations. This position operates in a hybrid capacity requiring 3 days per week on site.

Locations:
Kansas City Plaza, 4801 Main St, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA;
St. Louis Clayton, 8001 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 1500, Saint Louis, MO 63105, USA.

• Audit, review, and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports within Emburse.
• Perform daily accounts payable processing, including vouchers, checks, and uploads from ancillary financial systems.
• Review transactions for accuracy, compliance, proper authorization, and policy adherence.
• Process and disburse rush and exception payments as required.
• Process trust disbursements in accordance with Accounts Payable Department guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records, including payment and tax-related information.
• Utilize firm financial systems, software, manuals, and procedures to support audit and processing activities.
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable team and assist with workflow management as needed.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate degree preferred or commensurate professional and educational experience.
• 3+ years of relevant accounts payable experience required; professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.

Principal Applicants Only.

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