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Clausen Miller

Accounts Payable Clerk

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  • Full Time
  • $42,000 - $68,000/year
  • Chicago, IL
March 12, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Our Accounts Payable Clerk is an entry level role in the accounting department of our law firm. The A/P clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate entry and/or audit of transactions (invoices, expense reports, etc.) and adherence to firm policy regarding disbursements.

Duties and responsibilities include the following:
 
  • Enter/audit vendor invoices into firm accounting software to ensure timely and accurate payment and compliance with Firm policies and procedures.
  • Code transactions to general ledger and client/matter accounts.
  • Request approvals for invoices/check requests/expense reports including follow up, as needed.
  • Review payment batches prior to payment to ensure accuracy.
  • Use Excel to manipulate and upload large, complex vendor invoice details into various accounting software programs.
  • Create reports for various requests using ERP and Excel.
  • Review vendor checks for accuracy and prepare checks for mailing.
  • Compile invoice history for vendors and internal inquires including vendor statements, emails and phone calls.
  • Familiar with 1099 processes.
  • Perform month end Accounts Payable closing procedures to ensure all transactions are complete and no unprocessed items remain.
  • Assist the Controller and Billing Manager with other miscellaneous responsibilities and projects.  The A/P Clerk may perform a variety of other administrative/clerical functions as assigned or necessity dictates:

Comprehensive benefit package includes med/den/vis, 401(K), commuter benefit, life insurance, plus company paid disability benefits and more. Annual salary $42,000 - $68,000.00 based on experience.  
 

Salary
  • $42,000 - $68,000/year


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