Accounts Payable Specialist (Legal Industry)

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a mid-sized law firm based in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong high-volume A/P experience, ideally within the legal industry. The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of accounts payable experience, strong technical aptitude with accounting systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment. This firm is well regarded for its collaborative culture and offers stability and long-term project exposure.Details:Position Type: Direct HireLocation: Downtown Chicago, ILWorksite Type: Fully OnsitePay Rate: $50k-$55kKey Responsibilities:Process legal vendor invoices, including court costs, filing fees, expert witness fees, and outside counsel expensesReview, code, and route invoices in compliance with firm policies and client billing guidelinesReconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepanciesPrepare and issue invoice deduction and discrepancy noticesMaintain organized A/P files, records, and reporting schedulesRespond to vendor inquiries and manage professional vendor relationshipsPerform monthly general ledger reconciliations related to accounts payableAllocate expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts, cost centers, and legal mattersAudit petty cash, employee expense reports, and attorney reimbursementsAssist with month-end close activities and reporting deadlinesCollaborate with billing and finance teams to support accurate client invoicingTrack and reconcile trust account–related disbursements, where applicableSupport audits and internal controls specific to law firm accounting practicesPerform additional duties and special projects as assigned by managementQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferredMinimum one year of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environmentLegal industry or professional services experience is highly preferredStrong organizational, administrative, and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independentlyProficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft ExcelBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance