Accounts Payable Specialist

SCHEDULE: 8:30 – 5:00, M-F, 37.5 hrs/week

LOCATION: Any Spencer Fane Office Location (Remote work environment after the first 30 days)

REPORTS TO: Accounts Payable Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently reviewing supporting documentation and processing invoices for payment across all company locations. This role plays a key part in managing cash flow, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. In addition to core accounts payable functions, the Specialist performs administrative and clerical tasks that support the finance team and operational efficiency.

COMPENSATION: At Spencer Fane, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to location, skillset, experience, training, licenses, certifications and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. Compensation for this role will vary depending on the location as shown below.

Location:
Hourly Min - Hourly Max

Birmingham, AL, Hendersonville, TN, Kansas City, MO, Las Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Nashville, TN, New Orleans , LA, Overland Park, KS, Palm Beach, Fl, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, St. Cloud, MN, St. Louis-Clayton, MO, Tampa, FL, Tulsa, OK: $30.00 - $35.00

Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Galveston, TX, Houston, TX, Minneapolis, MN, Plano, TX, Sacramento, CA, Westlake Village, CA: $33.00 - $38.50

Bentonville, AR, Cape Girardeau, MO, Dakota Dunes, SD, Fayetteville, AR, Greenville, SC, Jefferson City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Omaha, NE, Santa Fe, NM, Springfield, MO, St. George, UT, Tallahassee, FL, Wichita, KS: $27.75 - $32.25

Santa Monica, CA, Washington, DC: $36.15 - $42.00

• Process and issue checks for all company locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Initiate Wire and ACH payments across all locations, maintaining adherence to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Compile, organize, and maintain documentation including vouchers, invoices, and correspondence to support audit readiness and record integrity.
• Review invoices thoroughly for proper documentation, coding, and approval prior to payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies.
• Prepare use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Process firm-wide credit card transactions daily, ensuring proper coding, reconciliation, and compliance with expense policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and implement timely resolutions to maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to internal and external accounts payable inquiries with professionalism and efficiency. Review, approve, and process employee expense reimbursements and firm-related invoices.
• Ensuring adherence to policy and accuracy.
• Monitor Positive Pay daily to detect and prevent potential fraudulent transactions.
• Support the monthly collection of purchase card receipts and corresponding vouchers, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Track and verify the Non-Deductible Dues spreadsheet, ensuring accuracy and proper allocation.
• Review and process rush or priority payment requests, balancing urgency with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures, supporting the finance team in timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage firm refunds on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, exercising initiative to support the needs of the firm and the Accounts…