With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (www.manatt.com), is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP currently has a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Lead for our Accounting Department. 

Position Overview:

This position will report to and work closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the day to day operations of the Accounts Payable Department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliation of accounts. This role involves implementing and maintaining systems, processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform day-to-day processing of payments, including Firm and client chargeable invoices, check requests, trust settlements, expense reimbursements, and retainer refunds. Ensure completion in an effective, accurate and timely manner.

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounts payable policies and procedures.

• Monitor and manage the approval process for invoices and payments to ensure compliance with company policies.

• Reconcile accounts payable and credit card transactions and resolve any discrepancies promptly.

• Coordinate and manage vendor relationships, including handling inquiries and resolving issues.

• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.

• Review and improve accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes for accounts payable.

• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports for management review.

• Assist with audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.

• Manipulate and format data for upload into accounting software.

• Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.

• Previous law firm or professional services experience highly preferred.

• Knowledge of Chrome River and Aderant software highly preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task with a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must have great customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel.

• Must be extremely detail oriented and have excellent follow through skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $72,000.00-$85,000.00. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration  (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security  (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking  adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. 

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or  to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the  choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid,  this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).