Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for performing accounts payable tasks and ensures the adherence of firm financial policies. This position reports to the Manager, Accounts Payable. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position, after the first 90 days of training is completed in person.

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Location: Rochester, NY

• Prepare daily vendor payment batches, obtain necessary approvals and process timely checks and electronic payments via ACH or wire, ensuring all payments are in accordance with firm policies and procedures.  
• Maintain payment schedules to track and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
• Review and verify numerous vendor invoices (30-50 daily) and ensure accuracy and completeness before approving them in the Chrome River application.
• Maintain accurate AP vendor records.  Obtain necessary forms, update vendor account information and create new vendor accounts by ensuring compliance with the firm’s vendor policy.
• Perform daily check deposits in accordance with cash receipt policies.
• Work closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve any payment issues or discrepancies.
• Track and reconcile vendor statements. Investigate outstanding unpaid invoices. Resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.
• Review and reconcile AP aging invoices, including following up to close any open vendor invoices that are over a month old.  
• Maintain accurate and complete AP documentation and payment support records/files.
• Process other ACH/wire requests, including monthly rent payments.
• Process manual check requests.
• Process, obtain necessary approvals and record trust transactions, in accordance with firm’s trust policy.
• Enter vendor invoices into Chrome River or accounting system.
• Enter client disbursements into accounting system.
• Serve as American Express card program administrator for the firm.
• Research and provide backup for various audits and client requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 2-4 years of experience with accounts payable or a related accounting role.
• Associate’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Experience with AP processes, including invoice review, payment processing, account reconciliation, and vendor management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.  Attention to detail is critical for ensuring accuracy in financial records and identifying errors and discrepancies.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and being able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while interacting with personnel at all levels.
• Proficiency in using MS Outlook, various accounting software and MS Excel is necessary to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Rochester, NY: $47,500 to 65,450

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.  Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.  

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.  Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.