Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Our strategically growing law firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to make an immediate impact in a high performing Finance & Accounting team at a leading law firm. You’ll own day to day vendor payments and help advance our A/P automation and workflow initiatives—partnering closely with Accounting leadership to keep operations precise, timely, and compliant. You’ll be part of a department actively modernizing payment processes and documentation, with leadership support for automation and workflow improvements.

You’ll work alongside attorneys and business professionals in a law firm setting known for rigorous standards and client service.

• Process vendor payments end to end—checks, ACH, and wires—with proper approvals and audit trails.
• Match invoices to payments and prepare mailing for physical checks; support electronic payment notifications to vendors.
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager and Director of Finance to review ACH/wire files and release payments accurately and on schedule.
• Support month end and ongoing initiatives across A/P, reimbursement processing, and process documentation.

• 2 - 4+ years of accounts payable experience (professional services or legal preferred).
• Strong grasp of ACH/wire controls, vendor communications, and invoice matching best practices.
• Comfort working in accounting programs and following auditable workflows.
• A continuous improvement mindset—curious about automation, standard work, and reducing process times.

• A people-focused and results-orientated culture;
• Programs and activities to enhance your wellbeing;
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options, 401(k) with Firm contribution, and Employee Assistance Programs;
• A beautiful central Omaha office equipped with modernized work spaces.

Koley Jessen is a dynamic law firm powered by highly-talented people. Our collaborative culture drives our ability to provide over-the-top service and achieve the best results for our clients. Our investment in one another fuels our success and ensures that Koley Jessen will always be a great place to work and to grow professionally.

Koley Jessen celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Koley Jessen strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other ground prohibited by law.