Accounts Payable Specialist

Cozen O'Connor is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. As a member of a team this hands on role involves managing invoices and expenses, processing various payments (checks, ACH, credit card, Zelle, wires), and handling intercompany transfers. The position also includes vendor setup, providing helpdesk support, assisting specific office locations, and collaborating with the team.

• Invoice and Expense Management: Review and approve electronic vendor invoices and expense reports using Chrome River software.
• Payment Processing: Initiate vendor payments via checks, ACH, credit card, and Zelle in Aderant Expert; process wire payments for domestic and international requests.
• Intercompany Transfers: Manage book transfers between intercompany bank accounts.
• Support and Assistance: Provide support through the Accounts Payable helpdesk to internal employees, external vendors, and clients.
• Vendor Setup: Establish new vendors in the financial system.
• Customer Support: Offer targeted support to specific office locations.
• Team Collaboration: Serve as a backup for other A/P specialists as needed.
• Additional Duties: Perform other administrative tasks and assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in Accounts Payable, preferably in a law firm.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), with strong Excel skills. Experience with Chrome River and Aderant Expert software.
• Soft Skills: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting priorities; strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in work.
• Customer Service: Excellent customer service skills for internal and external partners.
• Policy Knowledge: Understanding and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
• Teamwork: Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members.

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Founded in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 825 attorneys practicing internationally in 31 cities across North America and Europe. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.

Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized. Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.