Cost Payable Specialist

LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting new opportunity for an In Office Cost Payables Specialist to join the team in our Colorado Springs, CO office location.

Position Detail

• Job title: Cost Payables Specialist
• Location: In Office - Colorado Springs, CO
• Position status: Full Time
• FLSA status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Range: $37,000-$40,000
• Scheduled hours: 8:30- 5:00 PM
  
  

Who We Are

For nearly half a century, LOGS has stood as a pioneer in the creditors’ rights industry. With deep-rooted legal expertise across local markets and the strength of national resources, we remain committed to innovation and progress. Today, we are embracing the future—leveraging technology and exploring the power of artificial intelligence to reimagine legal services and deliver next-generation client experiences. From default servicing to real estate, our evolving service offerings continue to reflect our forward-thinking approach and our strong partnerships with some of the most respected banking institutions in the country.

WORKING FOR LOGS

The LOGS Employee: Our team is built on a rich blend of experience and fresh perspective—from those launching their careers to seasoned professionals who’ve grown alongside our company. We value individuals who are passionate about progress and who bring unique ideas to the table. At LOGS, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven environment where innovation is not only encouraged, it is expected. As we integrate artificial intelligence and digital tools into our daily operations, we seek team members who are excited to grow with us and help shape the future of legal services.

Our Core Values: Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our teams and our work product. A successful LOGS team member embraces these values and ensures they are representing these core values whenever they are working on behalf of the organization.

Regardless of which role you are applying for, the following characteristics should speak to what you bring with you to the organization. These characteristics align with our Core Values and all employees are expected to embody them!

• Highly Focused on Results: Characteristics - Responsive, efficient, results orientated, data and deadline driven, problem solver, positive approach, detail oriented, hardworking, reliable.
• Understand the Value of Reputation: Characteristics - Accountable, words match your actions, superior customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, honest, attentiveness, professionalism
• We” Focused: Characteristics - Supportive, positive, helpful, humble, team player, respectful, open and honest, constructive communicator, values the team higher than the individual, composed, assumes the best.
• Drive to Innovate: Characteristics - Growth minded, flexible, curious, embrace change, values continuous improvement.
  
  

What We Offer

Our Benefit Offerings: The following benefit offerings are available to eligible employees who wish to enroll in coverage.

• Medical coverage
• HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Group Life insurance*
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• Long and Short Term Disability
• First Stop Health for all employees*
• Legal Service benefit for all employees
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National discount programs for all employees*
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO* (Accrual based)
• = No cost benefit
  
  

What You Will Do

Purpose of this Role: The Cost Payables Specialist is responsible for managing all cost-related disbursements, reimbursements, and third-party expenses tied to client matters. This role focuses on the review, coding, tracking, reconciliation, and clearing of cost liabilities, ensuring all cost activity is accurate, timely, and aligned with client billing and firm accounting requirements.

This position operates distinctly from Accounts Payable by focusing on matter-level cost activity, clearing accounts, and reconciliation of cost liabilities, rather than general vendor invoice processing.

Value to the Team: The Cost Payables Specialist adds value by ensuring timely and accurate entry and processing of costs and supporting efficient financial operations. By identifying and escalating discrepancies and maintaining organized records, the Cost Payables Specialist helps keep workflows running smoothly and contributes to overall financial accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Core Function: Client/matter-related costs and advances; Cost clearing accounts and liability management; Reconciliation of cost activity to financial reports; Coordination with billing, cash, and legal operations teams
• Cost Processing & Coding: Review and process cost-related invoices, advances, and reimbursements; Ensure accurate coding to client, matter, and cost categories; Validate charges align with firm policies and client guidelines
• Cost Liability Management: Monitor and maintain cost clearing and liability accounts; Ensure all cost-related liabilities are fully reconciled and cleared monthly; Identify and resolve aged or unmatched cost items
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Perform regular reconciliations between ledgers and systems
• Cost Tracking & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all cost transactions; Support requests for cost-related financial data
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with all departments to ensure compliance and completion
• Audit & Compliance: Maintain complete audit trail for all cost transactions; Ensure compliance with internal controls and client requirements; Provide support for audits (PBC requests, reconciliations, documentation)
• Process Improvement & Controls: Identify and implement improvements in cost processing workflows; Strengthen controls around: Cost approvals; Liability clearing; Data accuracy
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Financial Acumen: Strong grasp of accounting principles
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify trends
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial transactions
• Problem-Solving Skills: Effective in resolving discrepancies
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be a team player and willing to assist in multiple areas as necessary
  
  

Training and Experience Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position has the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in payables or data entry preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Conditions Of Work

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods
• Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day
• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for positions (Typing, clicking, swiveling)
• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as needed
  
  

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate same when responding to this posting. This employer participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility.