Global Accounts Payable Specialist I
Global Accounts Payable Specialist I
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Global Accounts Payable Specialist I is an integral part of Lathams Accounts Payable team and will be responsible for performing basic accounting and accounts payable duties which require familiarity with accounting practices and procedures and knowledge of a wide variety of prescribed accounting codes and classifications while reviewing accounts payable invoices entered into the firm accounting system for accuracy and adherence to established firm policies and procedures. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Providing monthend disbursement estimates to be used for Partner Draw
- Tracing transactions through previous accounting/billing actions to determine the source of discrepancies
- Examining accounting documents for completeness and mathematical accuracy and making appropriate adjustments
- Contacting individuals outside the immediate work area to obtain verify or provide information concerning accounting documents
- Assisting with special projects when necessary
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess welldeveloped and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customerservice focus
- Demonstrate knowledge of bookkeeping procedures such as posting balancing debits and credits and journal entries
And have:
- A high school diploma or an equivalent
- A bachelors degree or an equivalent in accounting or related field preferably
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant accounts payable experience
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
