Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Global Accounts Payable Specialist I

Job Responsibilities:
The Global Accounts Payable Specialist I is a key member of the law firm's Accounts Payable team. This role involves executing basic accounting and accounts payable tasks, requiring familiarity with accounting practices and procedures. The specialist is responsible for reviewing accounts payable invoices entered into the firm's accounting system, ensuring they adhere to established firm policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing month-end disbursement estimates for Partner Draw
- Tracing transactions through previous accounting/billing actions to identify discrepancies
- Examining accounting documents for completeness and mathematical accuracy, and making necessary adjustments
- Contacting individuals outside the immediate work area to obtain, verify, or provide information concerning accounting documents
- Assisting with special projects when necessary
- Protecting and maintaining highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates interested in the Global Accounts Payable Specialist I position should possess the following qualifications:

- A high school diploma or an equivalent
- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in accounting or a related field is preferred
- A minimum of two years of relevant accounts payable experience

Candidates should also demonstrate:

- Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- The ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
- Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures such as posting, balancing, debits and credits, and journal entries

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Global Accounts Payable Specialist I position is between USD $60, and USD $70, per year. In addition to this competitive salary, successful candidates will be offered a generous total compensation package, with bonuses awarded based on both individual and firm performance.

Benefits & Additional Information:
The law firm provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

- Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, and well-being events
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The firm will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This position is located in the law firm's Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles and may offer a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.