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Accounts Payable Assistant


Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

Overview

Nelson Mullins is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Columbia office. This role is an integral part of our Finance team supporting the firms operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor payments and expense reimbursements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment brings strong technical accounting skills and demonstrates a commitment to accuracy confidentiality and client service excellence.

A Day in the Life

In this role you will be responsible for reviewing coding and processing vendor invoices in accordance with firm policies and procedures as well as preparing and executing payment batches including checks ACH transactions and both domestic and international wire transfers. You will validate wire instructions and promptly resolve any discrepancies rejected payments or banking errors. Additionally you will maintain and update vendor records ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with internal controls. The role also involves partnering with attorneys administrative staff and vendors to address and resolve invoice and payment inquiries assisting with expense processing and reimbursement workflows and supporting month-end closing activities related to accounts payable. You will also play a key role in continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance accounts payable processes and strengthen internal controls.

We Know You
The ideal candidate will bring two to three or more years of accounts payable experience ideally within a law firm or professional services environment along with hands-on experience processing wire transfers and working with banking platforms. A strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and internal controls is essential as is proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial processing as well as strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize competing deadlines. The candidate should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills a service-oriented mindset and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Who We Are

With more than 1000 attorneys policy advisers e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California Colorado the District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas West Virginia and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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Nelson Mullins contributes to our clients’ success through flexibility, business sense and tireless advocacy, working together towards the same goals.

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