Accounts Payable Coordinator

About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms. The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview

The Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the AP team by reviewing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely payments to vendors. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of relevant accounts payable experience and demonstrate proficiency with AP software systems, preferably Elite and Chrome River.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices and payment requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with the reconciliation of vendor statements and resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP documentation and records.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to address inquiries and ensure prompt issue resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Assist with research, reporting, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Preferred proficiency with Elite and Chrome River AP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Compensation and Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

 

• Boston: $60,500 - $87,750

 

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.