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Accounts Payable AssociateWilliams Lea is hiring for an Accounts Payable Associate for our office to work Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm!Pay: $20.00 - $22.00/hourBenefits:Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer MatchPaid Time Off (PTO)Life InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort-term & Long-term DisabilityHealthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDomestic Partner CoverageCommuter BenefitsLegal AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to on-site Gym and CafCompany Provided ParkingAdditional Employee Perks and DiscountsThe 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 reimbursementsResearches and resolves inquiries and problemsSets up, updates and maintains recordsAnalyzes and reconciles client and vendor dataReviews and posts system batches and data importsAssists in execution of payments to vendorsRecommends process and procedural enhancementsResponsible 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 assignedQualifications:Specific Technical Skills:Advanced knowledge of accounts payable operations and software strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software requiredAdvanced spreadsheet expertise strongly preferredStrong writing and grammatical skills requiredStrong knowledge of Aderant and/or Chrome River preferredPerformance Traits:Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasksSharp critical thinking and analytical skillsInnate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsetsTenacious follow through and problem-solving abilitiesPolished communication skills, both verbal and writtenInherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-orientedDisciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlinesTakes ownership and accountability for work output and actionsSolid professional judgmentEducation/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 roleMinimum Years of Experience Required:5 to 7 years of related financial experience in a professional service organization; law firm experience preferred.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 dr