Senior Coordinator of Accounts Payable

At Fried Frank, we’re a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels. We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation. Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and fosters continuous learning, mentorship and professional growth. We are deeply committed to pro bono work, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice, with a strong legacy in civil rights. Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career.

Position Summary:

Working within the Finance Department, Senior Coordinator of Accounts Payable coordinates the work flow of the Accounts Payable staff. Processes expense reports, AP invoices and related payments. Acts as liaison to the various departments on various accounts payable issues. Works on special projects as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversees the Account Payable Coordinators in entering and reviewing Firm expense invoices (including load files) into the accounting software either directly or via Chrome River Invoice.

Oversees the Account Payable Coordinators in reviewing expense reports submitted via Chrome River Expense.

Oversees the Account Payable Coordinators in making sure that payments of expenses and Accounts Payable invoices are made as required.

Analyzes, resolves and answers complex or difficult problems resulting as presented by Accounts Payable staff, business services staff, legal staff and outside vendors. Where such issues arise from use of Chrome River, works with Chrome River to solve issues and to improve processes as needed.

Reviews American Express transactions and balances (Corporate Cards, Purchasing Cards) to ensure that amounts are processed in a timely fashion and that “odd” transactions are followed up.

Acts as liaison with Chrome River to improve workflow processes as needed. Reviews processes to improve efficiencies.

Ensures Accounts Payable procedures and process are followed, both internal and external (e.g. requirement for W9s, 1099 production etc.).

Works closely with the Manager of Accounting to resolve problems in processing payments on a timely basis.

Assists with various audit related requests.

Qualifications:

3-5 years on hands-on-experience in accounts payable, accounting or directly related experience. Prior experience in legal industry is a plus.

Superior communication skills needed, both written and verbal.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines.

Analytical mindset and the ability to interpret data is a must.

Must have strong attention to detail, organizational and reporting skills.

Comfortable handling confidential information.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or some college degree preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Experience with Elite 3E preferred.

Experience with Emburse Chrome River preferred.

Proficient Excel skills.

The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Salary Range

$70,000—$85,000 USD