Job Description
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for its innovative approach and high-quality legal advice. The Expense Specialist role involves auditing expense reports, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and managing various financial processes within the firm.
Responsibilities
- Reviews expense reports received from firm employees and partners, checking accuracy of coding for client matters and disbursement codes
- Ensures expenditures are in compliance with firm and tax authority guidelines, verifying that appropriate supporting documentation is included
- Communicate orally and/or in writing any issues with the person submitting the expense report, adjusting expense reports as needed
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others
- Adds notations and appends imaged documents as needed
- Processes weekly check/ACH payments and distribution of payments
- Processes files received from internal and external sources related to firm expenditures, reviewing for accuracy and completeness
- Reconcile and correct rejected transactions
- Prepare AP sessions if appropriate
- Manually enter and post client disbursement batches received from Firm's domestic and international offices
- Adjust time entries as requested
- Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures
- Manages Firm resources responsibly
- Performs non-routine assignments and other special projects
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Chrome River, Aderant, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping practices
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum six months' related experience
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
- Robust well-being classes and programs.
- Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
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