What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist (Law Firm) position at BD&J?
Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is the leading personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. At BD&J, our employees are our biggest assets. We pride ourselves on treating everyone like family with experience our clients can trust. It’s also a reflection of our attorneys’ compassion, track record and relentless need to fight for justice. It’s this commitment to success that has distinguished us as the premier personal injury law firm in the Los Angeles area and in California.
Pay Range: $25–$35/hour
Position Overview
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for handling all aspects of the firm’s payables, including invoice processing, expense tracking, vendor communication, and payment processing. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Requirements:
- Processes check request payments to clients and accurately record those payments to client costs
- Processes vendor invoices, after review for appropriate documentation and approval
- Identify and resolves exceptions such as previous balances: contacts vendor to obtain additional information or to dispute discrepancies
- Maintain checklists for reoccurring vendor payments
- Communicate with internal and external personnel in a professional and timely manner
- Maintains accurate files and processes to maximize productivity
- Performs clerical support for accounting department as needed
Qualifications Required:
- Accounts Payable Experience – minimum 2 years.
- Understanding basic accounting terms
- Proficient in QuickBooks software
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Strong analytical abilities
- Must be professional, conscientious, and a quick learner
- Excellent math and verbal skills.
- Ability to communicate well over the phone and in written correspondence.
- Computer savvy.
- Previous customer service, collection, or accounting experience.
At BD&J, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
BD&J is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
BD&J is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.
Consistent with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
Salary : $25 - $35