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Accounts Payable Administrator
đź“Ť Stamford, CT | 100% Onsite
💰 $70,000 – $85,000 Overtime Full Benefits
Join a Top-Tier Law Firm with a Strong Private Client Platform
A highly respected, nationally recognized law firm with a longstanding reputation in private wealth, trusts & estates, and fiduciary services is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join its Stamford office.
This is a high-ownership, full-cycle AP role supporting a sophisticated financial operation within a stable, detail-driven professional services environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a well-established, financially stable law firm
- Work within a 35-hour work week (rare in the market)
- High visibility across finance, operations, and office leadership
- Opportunity to own and improve AP processes
- Strong benefits package 25 days PTO
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable operations
- Process invoices, reimbursements, and disbursements with proper GL coding
- Handle credit card transactions and reconciliations
- Oversee check runs, Positive Pay, and banking coordination
- Maintain accurate AP records, vendor data, and audit-ready documentation
- Perform monthly reconciliations (subledger to general ledger)
- Prepare AP reporting (aging, open invoices, payment history)
- Serve as the AP subject matter expert for the firm’s financial system
- Identify inefficiencies and help optimize AP processes
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of Accounts Payable experience (full-cycle preferred)
- Experience working with ERP systems (Aderant strongly preferred)
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- High attention to detail with audit-level accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication skills across internal stakeholders and vendors
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000