Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Accounts Payable Specialist
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.
Job Overview
Under the general direction of the Accounts Payable Manager and according to established Firm Policies and procedures, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing various client and Firm chargeable accounts payable functions including, but not limited to, entry of vendor invoices and vendor invoice upload files for detailed vendor bills to include foreign vendors, rent, airline charges and credit card payments. The Accounts Payable Specialist maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Process both client chargeable items and Firm overhead expense items.
- Investigate and resolve any issues that may arise during the procedure and make appropriate modifications.
- Review supplier invoices to ensure sales and use taxes are recorded correctly in financial system.
- Coordinate payment by processing checks and post to the accounting system.
- Perform data entry for all types of payments.
- Audit, enter, and process payment of foreign vendor invoices requiring payment in foreign currencies through the Firm’s banking services.
- Audit, enter, and process payment to Firm credit card services requiring multiple entries for both Client and Firm charges.
- Audit, enter and process payment to American Express for travel related charges requiring multiple entries for both Client and Firm charges.
- Analyze and respond to both vendor and employee inquiries regarding payments in process and assist in resolving help desk inquiries.
- Additional responsibilities as requested.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent in the UK), degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Two to four years of relevant work experience for the London office of a U.S. law firm is preferred.
- Understanding of UK VAT process and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) training is a plus.
- Skilled in the use of computer systems, software applications, and data entry.
- Experience and working knowledge of legal accounting software, Excel, Outlook, and MS Word preferred.
- Experience in Aderant or Elite 3E is required, experience with Chrome River is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail and accuracy in order to analyze and audit attorney and employee expense reports, perform various accounts payable/receivable procedures, and respond to inquiries regarding reimbursements.
- Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.
- Ability to adapt to changes in workflow and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
- Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, verifying numerical data, and preparing various accounting reports.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser/check printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, facsimile, etc.
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Compensation
- The annualized salary range for this position in London is £35k to £42k.
- Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision
- 401k with employer contribution
- Parental leave
- Transportation fringe benefit program
- Back-up care option
- Generous paid time off policy
- Long-term and short-term disability policies
Equal Opportunity Employer
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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