at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are achievement, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Finance – Operations team in our Chicago office as an Accounts Payable Analyst.
The Accounts Payable Analyst supports sustained service and operational excellence for the U.S. Accounts Payable function through timely/accurate execution of various cycle activities.
Key responsibilities include invoice processing/recording, executing system tasks, account reconciliations, payment generation, error/issue resolution and providing exemplary customer service.
Essential Functions:
+ Executes the full scope of tasks required to process, record and balance vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
+ Performs activities for multiple cash disbursement methods
+ Provides timely and thorough responses to inquiries
+ Analyzes and resolves complex processing issues and errors
+ Executes month-end close activities
+ Conceives creative solutions to and tenaciously resolves problems
+ Performs analyses and ad-hoc requests
+ Ensures work is accurate, timely and compliant with policies and procedures
+ Keeps internal records and documentation current and accurate
+ Provides recommendations for enhancements to departmental processes and procedures
+ Provides assistance and guidance to colleagues
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Training/Certifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience:
+ Two+ years in an accounts payable environment, preferred
+ Legal/professional services experience, preferred
Technical Skills:
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, required
+ Strong ability to quickly learn software applications, required
+ Experience with a highly automated accounting or ERP systems, required
+ Experience with Aderant and Chrome River applications, preferred
Performance Traits:
+ Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets
+ Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
+ Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
+ Tenacious follow through and problem solving abilities
+ Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Inherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-oriented
+ Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines
+ Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
+ Solid professional judgment
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ID: 2022-4773
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am -5:00 0R 9:00am -5:30pm With additional hours as needed
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Street: 71 South Wacker Drive
