Accounting Analyst (Temporary)

Gibson Dunn; New York (NY); Remote; USD 43.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Zusammenfassung

Gibson Dunn is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and accounts payable. The role reports to the Senior Accounting Analyst and may be based in CA with remote options.

You will handle month-end processes, bank reconciliations, tax filings, and ad-hoc analyses while collaborating with other departments to ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong Excel and accounting systems skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Process-improvement experience is a plus.
• Experience with Emburse Enterprise and Aderant is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Assist with property and sales/use tax filings.
• Support financial statements, tax, and audits.
• Assist with accounts payable processing.
• Process firm credit card transactions and reconcile statements.
• Support AP software administration and system updates.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as assigned.
• Coordinate with departments for accounting information.
• Contribute to department and firm-wide projects.
• Maintain documentation and confidentiality in line with policy.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Quality focus

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Emburse Enterprise

Aderant

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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.

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.

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