Accounts Payable Assistant

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, a powerhouse firm with the heart of a boutique, is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant based in the New York, NY office. The Accounts Payable Assistant role completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. Provide support and logistic assistance to the Accounts Payable Department and Supervisor. The Firm’s regular business hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, check requests, and expense reports.
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Set-up new vendors and file all the completed Form W-9.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Responsible for processing and delivery of supporting documentation.
• Research and answer employee’s questions regarding accounting procedures and coding.
• Under general direction assists with the preparation of invoices for payment.
• Assisting Accounts Payable Supervisor with special projects, when needed.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Chrome River application a plus.
• Previous experience in a law or professional service firm accounting department a definite plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with co-workers, management, legal and administrative staff.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely.
• Must be customer service and detail oriented.
• Must be flexible for paid overtime.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in New York City if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications (e.g., JD/technology) for example. New York City Salary Range: Low: $52,000 ($28.57/hour) High: $58,000 ($31.87/hour).

Please be advised that all communications regarding open positions at our firm will exclusively originate from email addresses ending in @kelleydrye.com. We encourage you to exercise caution and verify the source of any communication claiming to represent our firm.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).