Financial Systems Analyst — Law Firm (Hybrid, GAAP)

Steptoe LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 89,500 - 99,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K Plan

Paid Time-Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Steptoe LLP seeks an experienced professional to manage and support the firm’s financial systems. You will coordinate across finance and technology teams, oversee maintenance, and drive process improvements to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The role requires a strong foundation in finance/accounting systems, GAAP, and experience with law-firm financial platforms. A hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with a minor and/or strong grounding in business information technology required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of the firm's existing automated financial systems; coordinate maintenance and updates for all financial database servers.
• Participate in implementation of new programs and upgrades; interact with firm personnel and vendors to provide detailed specifications for reports, inquiries, and IDE changes; coordinate testing for customizations; provide feedback to developers; ensure user acceptance.
• Manage/perform monthly and yearly financial system close processes.
• Manage the soft-cost upload process, resolve related issues, and examine current manual procedures for automation.
• Act as subject matter expert for accounting processes from a technical standpoint.
• Provide support to finance personnel for financial system issues and applications; track and follow up on issues.
• Monitor financial databases for integrity problems and correct errors; implement proactive alerts for system issues.
• Analyze current business processes, recommend improvements, and manage system change control and communication.
• Develop, document, and promulgate processes and procedures related to financial systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with a minor and/or strong grounding in business information technology

Tools

Elite 3E or comparable

Job description

Steptoe LLP seeks an experienced professional to manage and support the firm’s financial systems. You will coordinate across finance and technology teams, oversee maintenance, and drive process improvements to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The role requires a strong foundation in finance/accounting systems, GAAP, and experience with law-firm financial platforms. A hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits are offered.