Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Birmingham, AL

Law Firm

Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is tasked with a variety of essential functions within the Finance Department. Primary responsibilities include processing expense reimbursements, managing check requests and invoices, and completing special projects as required. The specialist must adhere to internal controls and handle both email and hard copy requests related to accounts payable. Additionally, the role involves undertaking special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned by the department. The specialist may also be assigned other duties as needed to support the department's objectives.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Accounts Payable Specialist position are preferred to hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting. Additionally, 1-2 years of general accounting experience is preferred, with previous experience in a law firm being advantageous. The role demands proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates must exhibit strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment is crucial, along with strong time-management skills and the ability to multi-task. A focus on client services and the ability to work effectively within a team environment are also important. The candidate should be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision. Various physical activities may be required as part of the job.

Salary Information:
The position is classified as non-exempt, indicating that the employee is entitled to overtime pay. Specific salary information is not provided in the text.

Additional Information:
The role requires the ability to deal with stress associated with a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple priorities and tasks, make judgment decisions, and adapt to changing work situations. The ability to grasp and apply new ideas, as well as communicate effectively with various personalities at all levels, is essential. The position may require working more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines.

Law firm is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.