Sr Accounts Payable Specialist
DLA PiperAbout the role
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient processing and maintenance of Accounts Payable transactions. Trains and mentors Accounts Payable Specialists. Supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor. This position is assigned various tasks/projects by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
Location
This position is located in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule. The working hours for this role are 9:00am to 5:30pm Eastern time.
Responsibilities
Reviews assigned disbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, and adherence to Firm Policy.
Reviews expense reimbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, documentation, including attached receipts, and adherence to Firm and IRS Policy.
Prepares and performs check runs. Posts transactions for payment based on established disbursements protocol for the following: Rush, Next Check Run, Diverted, Foreign, and General.
Monitors aging invoices and follows established escalation protocol to ensure timely payment.
Monitors aging expense reimbursements with a pending status and follows established escalation protocol to ensure timely payment and IRS compliance.
Fields questions for internal and external customers.
Mentors Accounts Payable Staff, offering guidance from a training perspective.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork. Attention to detail and accuracy. Communication and information management skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Professional demeanor.
Organizational skills. Leadership skills.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum Years of Experience
3 years of experience as an AP Specialist. Knowledge of general accounting procedures. Computer skills required to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel and 10-key.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
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