Accounting Assistant AP/GL

Summary: Performs a variety of accounting duties according to established policies and procedures which may include expense report review, domestic accounts payable, entry of foreign vendor invoices or review of foreign invoices submitted by attorneys and staff, processing the quick checks, and posting cost entry for the Firm and processing trust receipts and disbursements. Maintains contact with attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes computerized accounting, payables and general ledger software programs.

• Reviews expense reports submitted by attorneys and staff.

• Processes a portion of the Firm’s domestic accounts payable invoices as assigned. Ensures proper approvals are received on all invoices for client billable and Firm charges.

• Reviews vendor statement of accounts.

• Vendor set-ups and 1099 process.

• Requests and reviews form W-9 from domestic vendors.

• Processes weekly accounts payable check run.

• Posts client disbursements on a monthly, semi-monthly or weekly basis, depending