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Confidential - Law Firm
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$51,153 / year median in New Hampshire
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Overview Expanding multi-state law firm located in Salem, New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist to join growing accounting team. The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all Accounts Payable functions, maintaining and reconciling bank accounts and for various other accounting and administrative duties while complying with the firm's policies. A well-qualified candidate must be able to work independently, be detail oriented, organized, dependable and have excellent analytic skills. Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable including: Reviewing supporting documentation and approval prior to processing Processing invoices and check / debit requests in an accurate and timely manner Preparing and uploading excel spreadsheets into accounting software Maintaining invoice and check / debit request documents Preparing, mailing and distributing checks Researching and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies and issues Communicating with vendors and firm employees as needed • Responsible for maintaining firm's bank accounts including: Entering all deposit and payment transactions Monitoring and reconciling bank account activity Preparing monthly bank reconciliation for the firm's operating account • Preparing and entering journal entries for various transactions • Providing supporting documentation for audits • Performing some administrative duties, such as ordering office supplies and bringing deposits to the bank • Assisting others on accounting team on occasion as needed • Completing other accounting work assigned by CFO as needed Skills and Experience Proficient in using accounting software and Excel (QuickBooks is a plus) Knowledge, understanding and experience with transaction processing and double-entry bookkeeping Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping Ability to analyze financial data and identify and resolve discrepancies Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Minimum of Associate Degree in Accounting with at least two years prior experience in accounting preferred Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30