[Hiring] Legal Accounts Payable Specialist @Tyson & Mendes LLP

Role Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in 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.

Requirements

• 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.