Accounts Payable Specialist

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About Us

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation intellect teamwork and tenacity our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions litigation / controversy issues and regulatory matters as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the worlds major financial centers.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes incoming vendor invoices; receives and responds to vendor inquiries; reconciles vendor account statements and assists in other general accounting duties. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Receives and audits approved check requests with accompanying invoices checking for accuracy of client matter codes office codes disbursement codes sales and use tax and other details to ensure compliance with Firm policy and procedures.
• Generates and balances check schedules for automated check and ACH payment processing.
• Reconciles charges for the Firms credit card accounts.
• Processes domestic and international wire transfers using an online banking system.
• Reconciles and records wire payments.
• Prepares reports using Excel.
• Balances and processes EDI vendor files through the accounting system.
• Maintains and issues 1099s.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from vendors externally and business services professionals internally regarding payment status.
• Maintains vendor master file.
• Scans vendor check requests using ExpertImage.
• Participates in testing upgrades to the existing and new accounting systems.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firms success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

For further details please visit : starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

$62000 - $70000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including but not limited to race color religion creed sex national origin ancestry age alienage or citizenship status marital or familial status domestic partnership status caregiver status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression change of sex or transgender status genetic information medical condition pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual and reproductive health decisions disability any protected military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence sexual assault or offense or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Lara Bell at .

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 62000 - 70000