Manager of Accounts Payable

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job SummaryThe Manager of Accounts Payable will lead all aspects of global Accounts Payable as a key member of the Crowell Finance team. The Manager’s mission is to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of invoices and expense reimbursements, provide best in class support to attorneys and staff across the firm, and maintain a rigorous focus on internal controls and compliance. The Manager is a supportive team leader who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.Job ResponsibilitiesManage the full cycle accounts payable process including vendor management, vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, client disbursements, credit card transactions, expense approval matrices, vendor uploads, payment processing, and posting transactions to the general ledger.Provide guidance, supervision, support, mentorship and motivation for Accounts Payable team members.Continuously assess and identify opportunities to optimize AP workflows, leveraging automation and technology to enhance team productivity, improve accuracy and reduce manual processes.Supervise processing of credit cards and high-volume vendor transactions and related reconciliations.Lead month-end close activities for AP processes.Establish and track KPIs to drive team performance and ensure compliance with departmental and firm goals.Lead efforts to implement and monitor compliance protocols, both system-based and manual checkpoints, to safeguard the firm against potential errors, fraud and irregularities.Supervise the annual preparation and distribution of 1099s ensuring compliance with tax regulations.Analyze the sales and use tax accounts and prepares the sales and use tax returns.Act as the AP lead on cross-departmental projects, driving the team’s role in firm initiatives, system implementations, process reengineering efforts, and other special projects.Proactively manage AP processing, keeping vendor accounts current and ensuring workflows are completed in a timely fashion.