Accounts Payable Clerk

MUST LIVE IN OR AROUND LOS ANGELES, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.

Responsibilities include:

• Review & approve vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements processed by attorney and staff personnel in Chrome River.
• Implement Firm practices, policies, and procedures as they relate to accounts payable.
• Assist attorney and staff personnel with accounts payable inquiries, providing a high level of customer service.
• Utilize CMS Aderant (ERP system) and Chrome River software to process invoices and expense reimbursements, including large volume vendor files.
• Test accounting and third party software programs to identify potential issues related to periodic system upgrades.
• Work closely with accounting management team on special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.
• Discuss opportunities for process improvements with management in order to increase efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and effective in problem resolution.
• Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must have solid technology skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word experience, with the ability to master and leverage accounting solutions.
• The ideal candidate demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to work overtime as needed (OT is Paid).

Experience:

• University degree or classes in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, with law firm experience preferred
• Work history with Chrome River and/or CMS Aderant software a plus