Accounts Payable Coordinator

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. is a legal services firm serving businesses and individuals in the Carolinas. The Accounts Payable Coordinator processes invoices, check requests, trust account disbursements, credit card activity, and employee reimbursements while maintaining vendor records and supporting accounting operations.

What you'll do:

• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements in the Firm’s accounts payable system, ensuring proper authorization and account distribution
• Process payment of authorized check requests from both operating and client trust accounts
• Reconcile monthly firm credit card statements, including validation/documentation of expenditure, as well as proper authorization and account distribution
• Prepare and issue vendor 1099s at year end
• Maintain vendor database and manage vendor communication and problem resolution
• Manage and document accounts payable practices, policies, and procedures
• Assist attorney and staff personnel with inquiries and requests
• Work closely with Accounting Manager on special projects and other duties as assigned
• Discuss opportunities for process improvements with management to increase efficiency

What they're looking for:

• 1 to 2 years of accounts payable experience
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Outlook and Excel
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and is effective in problem solving
• Proven ability to provide good customer service
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proven ability to work in a team
• Strong ability to analyze and problem solve
• Willingness to tackle new challenges
• Within a law firm experience a plus
• Associates or College degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance a plus

Benefits:

• Professional development support
• Flexible work hours