Accounts Payable Clerk

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk. This incumbent may reside in our Bloomfield Hills, Chicago, Detroit or San Antonio locations. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for processing vendor invoices and expense reports ensuring expenditures are properly approved, coded and classified. Reconciling discrepancies related to Accounts Payable expenditures. Preparing, scanning and storing all related documentation. Entering new vendors, collects and entering W9 information. Processing all Accounts Payable disbursements via check, ACH, wire or credit card.

Other responsibilities include reviewing expenditures submitted for payment, sorting by type of expenditure (client charges, firm or employee reimbursement, etc.). Reviewing supporting documentation for accuracy and approval. Monitoring and processing payment requests (client charges, firm or employee reimbursement, etc.). Reviewing supporting documentation for accuracy and approval. Monitoring and responding to inquiries submitted through the Accounts Payable email box. Processing check and electronic expenditures on behalf of clients and the firm. Sorting match checks with invoices and mails and/or delivers to requestor. Providing remittance details for ACH, wire and credit card disbursements. Obtaining vendor W-9 forms, which includes requesting and subsequently scanning W-9 forms into the Accounting System and updating tax id and 1099 information. This is a federal requirement warranting proper care and diligence. Maintaining the vendor master files. Performing vendor modifications and establishes new vendors within the Accounting System. Performing other clerical duties such as filing and sorting of mail as necessary. Reviewing and verifying vendor statements with vendor files. Determining if payments have been made or if invoices are awaiting payment. Contacting vendor for copies of any missing invoices. Monitoring and posting electronic disbursements from banks accounts. Voiding and researching stale dated checks. Completing special projects as requested.

Requirements include: Completion of a two-year program such as one leading to an Associate degree in accounting, business, etc. preferred or equivalent work experience. Two (2) to three (3) years of accounting work experience preferably in an automated environment. Experience with Aderant and Chrome River preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Dykema continues to strive to maintain a workplace that is free from recognized hazards and to promote the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and those who visit our offices. As part of this effort, Dykema has implemented certain safety protocols utilizing CDC, OSHA and other available guidance. All new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to legal exemptions.

Dykema is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is a proud equal opportunity employer.

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