Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
The Accounts Payable Coordinator at the law firm is tasked with a variety of essential responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the finance department. The core responsibilities include:

- Reviewing and processing vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with the firm's policies.
- Handling employee reimbursement requests by reviewing and processing them efficiently.
- Conducting research and following up on vendor statements to resolve any discrepancies.
- Assisting with weekly payment cycles, which involves processing payments to vendors and handling reimbursement payments to employees.
- Responding to vendor or internal inquiries in a timely and professional manner, maintaining the firm's reputation for excellent service.
- Assisting with the review of Sales & Use Tax, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Demonstrating the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume environment, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisting with audit inquiries, providing necessary documentation and information as required.
- Maintaining strong organizational and time management skills to handle various tasks efficiently.
- Possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with vendors, team members, and other stakeholders.
- Being competent in various applications, including Elite, Chrome River, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and various banking websites.
- Performing other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the finance department.

Education and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Coordinator position should meet the following education and experience requirements:

- A minimum of 5 years of related accounts payable experience in a professional services industry is required, highlighting the candidate's familiarity with the specific needs and challenges of such environments.
- A Bachelor's degree or better in Business Administration or a related field is preferred, indicating a strong foundation in business principles and practices.
- Competency in applications such as Elite, Chrome River, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Online Banking is essential, ensuring the candidate can effectively utilize the tools necessary for the role.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Accounts Payable Coordinator position.

Additional Information:
The law firm offers flexible work arrangements, and employees approved for such arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance during their scheduled work shifts. This includes being accessible via Jabber/instant message, Zoom, email, voicemail, and phone.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications:
Preferred behaviors and motivations for the Accounts Payable Coordinator position include:

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause, aligning with the firm's values and mission.
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out tasks with all necessary details to ensure they are completed accurately and thoroughly.
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty and integrity, contributing to the overall success of the team and the firm.
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help, demonstrating initiative and proactivity in handling responsibilities.
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set one's own schedule and goals, adapting to the dynamic needs of the firm.
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
The law firm is committed to notifying all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Applicants are encouraged to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor for further information.