Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC is a New England-based law firm recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont.  We are dedicated to providing exceptional client service while maintaining a culture of teamwork and celebrating our successes.  We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance Team in our Burlington, Vermont office.

Job Description: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the firm’s accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reimbursements, and vendor payments. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the firm’s accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices in accordance with firm policies
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained prior to payment
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Process and record IOLTA (client trust) transactions in compliance with applicable trust accounting requirements
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
• Process employee expense reimbursements
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Monitor the Finance Team inbox and route inquiries to the appropriate team members
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and vendors to resolve billing and payment issues
• Assist with additional finance and accounting projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions and tasks
• Capable of working efficiently in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Prior administrative office experience required. Prior accounts payable or accounting experience preferred; training will be provided, with more extensive onboarding available for the right candidate

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary: $26.00-$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) savings plan and employer match
• Medical insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts: medical and dependent care
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid vacation time
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parking

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience and comprehensive benefits. Qualified candidates may submit letter of interest and resume to careers@primmer.com. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.