Accounts Payable Clerk

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Accounts Payable Clerk will follow established procedures to maintain process payables within the firm’s accounting department.  The Accounts Payable Clerk as part of the team, will perform a variety of tasks and deliver a high level of customer service while consistently maintaining an excellent work product.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review invoice and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with firm policies and ensure proper coding.

• Set-up vendor records and ensure W-9 and W-8 form compliance.

• Create and edit Excel spreadsheets and properly upload information into the accounting system.

• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor payments and monthly vendor statements.

• Clarify any questionable invoice items, and obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.

• Assist with mail; distribute weekly checks; file and scan according to department document management procedures.

• Ability to work overtime on an occasional, approved basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to multitask in a high volume, fast paced office environment.

• Must possess the ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral form with professionals within the firm and with clients as necessary.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills

• Must possess outstanding customer/client service and interpersonal skills.

• Must be a flexible and adaptable team player.

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must represent the department in a professional and positive manner.

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to work within a team environment.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of firm data.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma; College degree preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an administrative position in a professional services environment

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.