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Robert Half Legal Accounts Payable Specialist in Dallas, Texas
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Dallas, Texas. Join our team in the legal industry where you'll be responsible for maintaining and processing various accounting functions, particularly focusing on invoice processing, check runs, and expense reporting.
Responsibilities:
• Accurately code invoices to their corresponding cost centers and accounts
• Enter invoices into our accounting system, ensuring data accuracy
• Prepare and process electronic payments in a timely manner
• Conduct regular check runs to maintain up-to-date payments
• Reconcile AP transactions to ensure no discrepancies exist
• Monitor accounts to ensure that all payments are current
• Prepare and audit travel and entertainment expense reports for compliance with firm policies
• Process and reconcile credit card statements to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Set up new vendors in the accounting system
• Monitor the AP inbox, addressing queries and concerns promptly
• Utilize accounting software systems such as Aderant and Elite 3E for efficient job execution
• Perform credit card and account reconciliation tasks to maintain accurate financial records. Requirements • Must have a minimum of three years of experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist in the legal industry
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is essential
• Knowledge and experience with Great Plains (GPAC), IBM AS/400, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and Microsoft Excel is required
• Demonstrable understanding of Accounting Functions including Accounts Payable (AP), Check Processing, and Data Entry
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Familiarity with Aderant, Elite 3E, Elite Enterprise, and Elite software is crucial
• Experience in Invoice Processing, including managing Approved Invoices, Code Invoices, Coding Invoices, Customer Invoices, Enter Invoices, Enter Vendor Invoices, Invoice, Invoice Approvals, and Invoice Coding
• Proficiency in Expense Reporting, including creating and processing Expense Reports
• Experience in Account Reconciliation and Credit Card Reconciliation, including Bank Account Reconciliation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country without requiring sponsorship for an employment visa.
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