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 and process payables within the firm's accounting department. The Accounts Payable Clerk is an integral part of the team, who 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 any discrepancies, 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, and approved basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks in a high volume, fast paced office environment.

• 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.

• Outstanding customer/client service and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible and adaptable team player.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to represent the department in a professional and positive manner.

• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

• The ability to effectively work in a team environment.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of firm data.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an administrative role.

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.

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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.

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