About this role
Grow with us! We are featured in Inc. Magazine's prestigious 2023 Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List and are the 25th fastest-growing private company in the entire state of Louisiana! Do you find satisfaction in helping people and making a difference in their lives and the lives of their communities? Laborde Earles is committed to providing quality representation to our clients and being fully attentive to their needs, which starts by providing the same favorable environment for our team members. Join us in standing up for our clients, with our community, by our work, and beside each other! The Opportunity Expanding Personal Injury Law Firm has an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant- Accounts Payable role in our Lafayette, LA office. This role is ideal for a meticulous, team-oriented professional who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and integrity. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions while maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and organization. Success in this position requires the ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple deadlines, and take a proactive, solution-oriented approach to resolving discrepancies and supporting the firm's day-to-day accounting operations. Objective Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the firm by efficiently maintaining and processing accounts payable transactions. Desired Outcomes Accountable for timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions. Assemble, review, verify, and code invoices and credit card receipts. Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices. Enter invoice or credit card receipt transaction into accounting software. Prepare and perform check runs after receiving approvals. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues. Monitor statements to ensure payments are up to date. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries. Accountable for monthly credit card reconciliations. Review daily transaction activity. Record all credit card receipt transactions. Reconcile monthly statements. Accountable for expense management review and approval. Categorize credit card charges as either expenses (for expense management) or vendor bills (for accounts payable) to ensure proper tracking and payment matching. Match recorded bills to credit card payments in accounting software to reconcile vendor obligations and support accurate financial records. Review and approve monthly expense reports ensuring proper invoices are attached, correct expense coding, and adherence to month end deadlines. Miscellaneous Provide support and assistance to accounting team and leadership with routine tasks and projects.