Accounts Payable Specialist

Utica, N.Y.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for our positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.

Visit us at www.lasmny.org

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Specialist for 21-hours per week to provide a wide range of support to the Fiscal Department in a professional manner. The position is based in our Utica office and reports to the Finance Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Process accounts payable, to include but not limited to, post and review invoices details, etc.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing for monthly/quarterly billing of all contracts including preparation of all required data for grant submission;
• Review travel vouchers and reimbursement expense report requests for accuracy, completeness and in compliance per the travel policy requirements;
• Maintain and update inventory records every two (2) years;
• Prepares reports as requested;
• Provide general administrative support, to include but not limited to, filing, mail distribution, etc.
• Comply and ensure that all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures and grant based reporting requirements are met;
• Perform reasonable and related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• AAS in accounting or related degree, preferred;
• Minimum of (3) years accounts payable/equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment a plus;
• Working knowledge/understanding of accounting fundamentals and best practices in a non-profit environment beneficial;

• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.;

• Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package, most benefits effective as of date of hire. Medical, vision, dental, health savings/flex spending accounts, basic/supplemental life insurance, miscellaneous voluntary benefits, 403(b), SEP/IRA, relocation reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, training opportunities, CLE/Attorney registration fees, NYS/Local County Bar dues, Paid Time Off – vacation, sick and personal leave time, PTO, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bar Exam Leave, EAP, Loan Repayment Assistance Program, parking and (14) Holidays.

Salary depends on experience.

Application Process - We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information for (3) professional references at jobs@LASMNY.org