Contract to Perm Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote / Periodic Onsite)

About the position

Our client, a prominent leader in the professional services industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role exists to support daily financial operations, manage disbursement streams, and audit expense workflows while offering an immediate operational impact. The position provides high-performing candidates with a direct pathway for career growth and long-term stability within a distinguished, high-volume environment. The hiring organization is a multi-billion-dollar global law firm employing over 3,600 attorneys with dual headquarters in Chicago, IL, and London, England. Recognized with multiple national honors—including awards for innovation in the business of law, diversity excellence, and top leadership designations—the firm fosters a culture of high standards, mutual support, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a 100% remote position open exclusively to candidates residing in one of the following approved states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, or WA. Candidates must be equipped to manage a dedicated work-from-home setup while working aligned with standard business operational hours.

Responsibilities

  • Review disbursement and reimbursement requests for accuracy, required approvals, supporting documentation, and adherence to Firm and IRS policies.
  • Prepare and perform check runs, posting transactions according to protocols for rush, next check run, diverted, foreign, and general transactions.
  • Monitor and manage current, pending, and past-due invoices and reimbursements to ensure timely payment processing.
  • Process expense reports, audit incoming invoices, and respond to vendor payment inquiries promptly.
  • Participate in various special projects outside standard accounting routines to support operational workflows and continuous growth.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or accounting administrative functions.
  • Basic understanding of core accounting principles, invoice matching procedures, and vendor disbursement workflows.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience performing structured data entry in modern accounting systems.
  • Strong analytical aptitude, acute attention to detail, and proven problem-solving abilities.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior work experience within a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
  • Associate or Bachelor's coursework in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus.

Benefits

  • Clear contract-to-permanent path
  • Professional development
  • Workplace diversity
  • Career mobility
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