Accounts Payable Associate - Mon - Fri

Accounts Payable Associate

Williams Lea is hiring for an Accounts Payable Associate for our office to work Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

• Health insurance options:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to on‑site Gym and Café
• Company‑Provided Parking
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Key responsibilities of the role include vendor invoice processing, resolving problems, offering solutions and assisting with departmental processes and initiatives.

• Review and ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Researches and resolves inquiries and problems.
• Set up, update and maintain records.
• Analyze and reconcile client and vendor data.
• Review and post system batches and data imports.
• Assist in execution of payments to vendors.
• Recommend process and procedural enhancements.
• Responsible for setting up new vendors.
• Responsible for all vendor maintenance.
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Perform other responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of accounts payable operations and software strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
• Advanced spreadsheet expertise strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and grammatical skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Aderant and/or Chrome River preferred.

• Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks.
• Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets.
• Tenacious follow‑through and problem‑solving abilities.
• Polished communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Inherently self‑reflective, collaborative and team‑oriented.
• Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines.
• Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions.
• Solid professional judgment.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the role.

5 to 7 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred.

The policy of Williams Lea is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Williams Lea is a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing.