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BakerHostetler · 1 day ago

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $68K/yr

3+ years exp

BakerHostetler is a professional services firm looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their Finance/Accounting department. The role involves auditing and verifying disbursement requests, responding to inquiries, and managing vendor setups and maintenance.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Audit and verify Firm, client, and employee disbursement requests via Chrome River Online Expense and Invoice Management Services for assigned offices

Research and respond to accounts payable-related inquiries

Perform data e-Invoice uploads

Print daily rush checks according to Firmwide AP department schedule

Print weekly local checks to various BakerHostetler offices

Enter manual checks into Elite 3E

Audit weekly Accounts Payable aging report and print weekly disbursements to be mailed to vendors

Utilize computerized accounting software programs to perform duties and responsibilities

New vendor set up and maintenance of current vendors, ensuring the proper documentation is collected and stored

Enter correcting entries into Elite 3E per Office Administrator and/or budget holder instructions

Provide customer service to assist Firm attorneys, management, and staff with AP services and Chrome River questions

Perform as backup person to others in the AP department as needed (vacation, etc.)

Other duties as requested and assigned

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteElite 3EChrome RiverAccounting principlesVendor maintenanceClient serviceDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) along with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and a strong working knowledge of Excel

Proven aptitude to learn new software applications

Ability to communicate with end users and other department staff members

Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to all levels of professional and support staff

Ability to write simple correspondence and routine messages

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

General knowledge of accounting principles and internal control concepts

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, probability, statistical inference, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Exhibit independent thinking and decision making

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Ability to think strategically, develop tactics and execute pragmatically

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong follow-up methods

Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines

Ability to exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information

A strong client service approach and team orientation

Preferred

Law firm or professional services experience is highly desirable

Experience with Elite 3E and Chrome River is highly desirable

Experience with vendor maintenance, collecting W9 forms, and validating vendor information

Familiarity with the 1099 process

Knowledge of foreign currency invoices

Benefits

Performance- and hours-based bonus program

Company

BakerHostetler

Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.

Founded in 1916

Washington, D.C., US

1001-5000 employees