Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting to an Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for daily payment runs, auditing payments and invoices for accuracy, organizing supporting documentation for review, and assisting Firm personnel with requests and questions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process all payment runs daily.
• Audit all payments for accuracy and adherence to policy
• Gather and organize supporting documentation for signer's review
• Finalize manual wire payments with Treasury
• Void and reissue payments, as necessary
• Audit all invoices for accuracy
• Review uncashed checks; follow-up with requestors
• Review monthly vendor statements and obtain any missing invoices
• Answer Accounts Payable telephone hotline to assist Firm personnel with requests and questions
• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager and Supervisor with other responsibilities and projects, as needed
• Conduct a variety of other administrative and clerical functions as assigned

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com / Benefits.

Target Salary Range

$62,000 - $70,000 if located in Illinois

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and / or Experience :

Preferred :

Other Skills and Abilities :

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer