Salary

23.00-29.00(USD)

Package Details

This temp assignment does not have a set end date but will probably be a couple of months. 

Candidates must be available immediately and not require sponsorship 

MUST BE LOCAL TO - ATLANTA, BOSTON, LOS ANGELES, CHARLOTTE, CHICAGO, DALLAS, HOUSTON, NEW YORK, ORANGE COUNTY, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN DIEGO, DC

They do have a preference for the west coast 

Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to support global AP operations in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong end-to-end accounts payable expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently across complex workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Process high-volume invoices, including two- and three-way matching, GL coding, and approval routing within established timelines

• Handle check requests, wire transfers, ACH payments, credit card transactions, and employee expense reimbursements

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, and vendor statement variances

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all transactions comply with GAAP standards, SOX controls, and firm policies

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for all payments and vendor records

• Support internal and external audit requests related to AP activities

• Identify and escalate control gaps, process issues, or potential fraud indicators

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements

• Work with internal teams and vendors to resolve approval delays and past-due invoices

Systems & Process Support

• Manage expense and invoice workflows using Emburse (Chrome River)

• Work within ERP/AP systems such as Elite 3E and assist with data validation during system updates or implementations

• Provide internal support on AP platforms, approval workflows, and payment status

• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of standard operating procedures

Proficiencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis)

• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance in accounts payable

• Experience operating in a high-volume, paperless AP environment

• Strong expertise across the full invoice-to-payment lifecycle and vendor management

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelors preferred)

• 2+ years of direct accounts payable experience, including experience in a law firm or professional services environment

• Hands-on experience with Emburse (Chrome River)

• Familiarity with Elite 3E or similar legal ERP systems

• Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) platforms such as Zycus, Coupa, or similar

• Exposure to ERP migrations, system implementations, or finance process improvements is a plus

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a sophisticated finance function within a leading global law firm while working in a highly collaborative, detail-driven environment.