Accounting Analyst (Temporary)

Gibson Dunn; California; On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid sick time

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, based in California, seeks an Accounting Analyst to support close processes, reconciliations, reporting and AP. The role reports to the Senior Accounting Analyst and is eligible for benefits.

The candidate will assist with month-end tasks, bank reconciliations, tax filings, and ad-hoc analyses, while maintaining documentation and ensuring internal controls.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• One to two years accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experience designing and implementing process improvements preferred.
• Experience with systems such as Emburse Enterprise and Aderant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Prepare property and sales/use tax filings.
• Support financial statements, tax, and audits.
• Assist with accounts payable processing.
• Process firm credit card transactions with proper coding and documentation.
• Assist in AP software administration, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses.
• Communicate with other departments to obtain accounting information.
• Contribute to department and firmwide special projects.
• Maintain documentation and confidentiality per internal controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Emburse Enterprise

Aderant

Job description

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in California (Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, San Francisco, or Palo Alto), the Accounting Analyst temporary role will support financial close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and accounts payable functions.

This role reports to the Senior Accounting Analyst.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process.


• Performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching reconciling items.


• Completing property and sales and use tax filings.


• Providing support for financial statement, tax, and compliance audits.


• Assisting with accounts payable processing.


• Processing firm credit card transactions, including reviewing submissions, ensuring proper coding and documentation, and reconciling statements in accordance with firm policies.


• Assisting in the administration of the accounts payable software system, including configuring and testing system updates, and troubleshooting issues.


• Preparing ad-hoc reports and analyses as assigned.


• Communicating with other departments to obtain information required for accounting analysis.


• Contributing to department and firmwide special projects.


• Maintaining clear documentation of work performed and adhering to the firm's internal control and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and is effective in problem solving.


• Must be committed to quality, customer service, teamwork, and supporting department goals.


• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.


• Must be able to work with large volumes of data and possess advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, and macros).


• Must demonstrate strong technology skills and the ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions.

Experience

• A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.


• One to two years of accounting experience is preferred but not required.


• Experience designing and implementing process improvements preferred.


• Experience with systems such as Emburse Enterprise and Aderant is a plus.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly compensation rate for this position is $31-40/hr. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position may include health care and paid sick time.

For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at [e-mail] Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.