Legal Accounts Payable Specialist

Join an innovative and rapidly growing law firm!

Tyson & Mendes is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. A successful candidate can perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.


About Tyson & Mendes

At Tyson & Mendes, we're not just a legal team—we're a dynamic, forward-thinking organization redefining what a law firm can be. As we continue our journey of success and innovation, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our exceptional team. Here, you’ll be part of a vibrant, inclusive environment where your contributions make a real impact. With opportunities to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, you’ll help drive our firm’s mission to deliver unparalleled service and achieve amazing results.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Tyson & Mendes!


Responsibilities

• Process outside vendor bills and invoices; obtain proper verifications and approvals from managers and process for payment
• Verify invoices comply with firm policies and procedures
• Code invoices appropriately and enter into system for processing
• Maintain updated vendor relations and information
• Provide information/generate reports as requested by managers or vendors
• Operate a computer terminal to effectively post and retrieve information
• Available to answer via zoom messages/calls during work hours
• Other accounting/payables duties and projects as assigned

 Requirements

• High proficiency Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat; additional experience with ProLaw preferred
• Ability to work a minimum of 7.5 hours per day (8:30am-5pm Pacific Time). Overtime may be required for special projects 
• Numbers oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high stress environment
• Possesses a Strong work ethic and takes pride in their job

Compensation Package 

• The hourly pay range of $26-30/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 

Benefits   

• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues 
  

Why Tyson & Mendes? 
We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.
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Pay Range: $26 USD - $30 USD