Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

Founded in 2006, Pirkey Barber is one of the largest firms in the United States focused on trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition law. We are frequently recognized as one of the leading trademark firms in the country. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the Pirkey Barber team includes a number of remote attorneys and paralegals, with additional concentrations in the DC, San Francisco and Minneapolis areas.

Our attorneys represent clients around the world in trademark-related matters, including intellectual property litigation, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceedings, domain name disputes, trademark policing, clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, trade dress, advertising counseling and false advertising litigation, social media and other online branding issues, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. We have guided a wide range of extraordinary clients through dynamic shifts in technology and the world economy that have profoundly affected strategies for protecting and enforcing brands and content. We represent clients from a variety of industries, and our attorneys are well-versed in both prosecution and adversarial matters.

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial part in ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions and maintaining strong relationships with our vendors.

This position will be located in Austin, TX and will be required to be in-office on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. The pay range is $50,000 - $70,000 per year. Remote candidates will not be considered at this time.

Responsibilities

• Enter all Payables – High Volume (1000+ monthly) (including billable and non-billable vendor invoices, reimbursement expense reports, credit cards, and Foreign Associate invoices).


• Route incoming billable invoices to correct attorney or paralegal for approval and processing.


• Reconcile credit cards (track receipts, correct GL, and billable expenses versus non-billable).


• Update A/P system with accurate client and vendor information as needed.


• Communicate with Foreign Associates regarding outstanding invoices, check statements to track missing invoices and request copies as needed.


• Preparing checks as requested.


• Perform weekly sweep of Foreign Associates to be paid and update status for processing.


• Vendor Maintenance and 1099 Processing.


• Other accounting duties or special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience; law firm experience a plus


• Experience with Automated AP Systems (such as a Stampli) preferred


• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages


• Knowledge of general database software, Microsoft Office software (including Excel), and accounting software.


• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; capable of following up with employees and vendors effectively.


• Detail-oriented and organized.

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible schedule


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]