Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk (Am Law 100 Firm)
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for an Am Law 100 law firm seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to support its Finance team during a high-volume period. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, paperless environment and can step in quickly to support essential accounts payable operations. Prior AP experience is required, and candidates with professional services or legal accounting exposure will be strongly prioritized. This is a short-term assignment, but the work is high-impact and requires accuracy, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on accounts payable experience
- Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven, high-volume setting
- Associates degree required (Bachelors preferred)
- Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and accountability
- Availability to begin immediately and commit through the full 2–3-month assignment
- Fundamental to advanced proficiency in accounts payable systems and processing workflows
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and spreadsheet/database applications
- Working knowledge of AP standards, payment procedures, and best practices
- General understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- Ability to maintain discretion and professionalism in a law firm environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Familiarity with paperless invoice workflows and web-based AP platforms
- Experience supporting month-end close or audit-related finance processes
Responsibilities
- Review and process invoices, check requests, credit card transactions, and employee reimbursement submissions
- Audit vendor data, payment details, and accounting codes to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Reconcile discrepancies and resolve invoice or payment-related issues efficiently
- Follow up with internal departments and external vendors regarding past-due or incomplete invoice submissions
- Respond to routine inquiries related to the firm's web-based accounts payable systems
- Work productively in a high-volume, fully paperless AP environment
- Provide support during month-end and year-end close, including occasional overtime if needed
- Assist with additional finance or accounting projects as assigned by leadership
Benefits
- Immediate exposure to finance operations within a top-tier law firm
- Hybrid flexibility in Los Angeles
- Strong hourly compensation with some flexibility based on experience
- A chance to contribute meaningfully during a critical accounting support cycle
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
