Williams Lea is hiring for an Accounts Payable Associate for our Columbus, OH office to work Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm!
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Domestic Partner Coverage
Commuter Benefits
Legal Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to on-site Gym and Café
Company Provided Parking
Additional Employee Perks and Discounts
The Accounts Payable Analyst is a member of the Williams Lea team delivering exceptional customer service to our global legal client by supporting the U.S. Accounts Payable function.
Key responsibilities of the role include vendor invoice processing, resolving problems, offering solutions and assisting with departmental processes and initiatives.
The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
Essential Functions :
Reviews and ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
Researches and resolves inquiries and problems
Sets up, updates and maintains records
Analyzes and reconciles client and vendor data
Reviews and posts system batches and data imports
Assists in execution of payments to vendors
Recommends process and procedural enhancements
Responsible for setting up new vendors.
Responsible for all vendor maintenance.
Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
Performs other responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Specific Technical Skills:
Advanced knowledge of accounts payable operations and software strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software required
Advanced spreadsheet expertise strongly preferred
Strong writing and grammatical skills required
Strong knowledge of Aderant and/or Chrome River preferred
Performance Traits:
Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets
Tenacious follow through and problem-solving abilities
Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
Inherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-oriented
Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines
Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
Solid professional judgment
Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the role
Minimum Years of Experience Required:
5 to 7 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred.
Who we are: In a rapidly changing world, the ability to innovate and break new ground drives progress. Williams Lea has harnessed this ability for more than 200 years.
Our 5,200+ talented employees worldwide are experts in delivering efficient business processes in complex and highly regulated environments.
We're always progressing. Connecting technology with expertise and strong processes to transform support services. As we enter our third century, we continue helping businesses thrive in a future driven by digitization and virtualization.
It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.
