Senior Accountant

Dentons; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dentons US LLP seeks a Senior Accountant to support partner accounting, tax, and compensation analysis in our Chicago office, with flexibility for other Dentons U.S. locations. The role combines home and office work in a hybrid structure under the Senior Manager of Partner Accounting and Tax.

Responsibilities include analyzing partner compensation and draw schedules, managing capital accounts, and preparing tax schedules with outside advisors. Strong Excel skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of Accounting and/or Tax experience.
• Law Firm or Professional Services experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Partners and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of partner compensation and draw schedules.
• Assist in partner payroll and reconciling partner draws.
• Manage partner capital accounts.
• Perform monthly and quarterly special pay agreement calculations.
• Prepare and file sales & use, gross receipts, and other taxes.
• Prepare tax schedules for partnership returns with outside tax advisors.
• Execute required quarterly tax schedule preparations and payments.
• Assist with potential lateral financial analysis.
• Manage and reconcile partner and tax balance sheet accounts.
• Help with distribution of partner memos and K-1 packages.
• Assist with partner retirement plans.
• Various other ad hoc financial analysis items.
• Research and respond to partner questions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Excel proficiency

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Elite Enterprise/3E

Job description

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant ideally to be based in our Chicago office, but open to be located in other Dentons U.S. locations. Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Partner Accounting and Tax, this role will assist in the various aspects related to partner accounting, tax, and compensation analysis. The current working structure is a hybrid of working from home and working from the office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of partner compensation and draw schedules
• Assist in partner payroll and reconciling partner draws
• Manage partner capital accounts
• Perform monthly and quarterly special pay agreement calculations
• Prepare and file sales & use, gross receipts, and other various taxes
• Prepare various tax schedules needed for the partnership tax returns while working with outside tax advisors
• Execute required quarterly tax schedule preparations and payments
• Assist with potential lateral financial analysis
• Manage and reconcile partner and tax balance sheet accounts
• Help with distribution of various partner memos and K-1 packages
• Assist with partner retirement plans
• Various other ad hoc financial analysis items
• Research and respond to partner questions
• Other duties as required to fully meet the requirements of the position

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting and/or Tax experience.
• Law Firm or Professional Services experience.
• Working experience with Elite Enterprise/3E is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both within the internal team and to the Partners of the Firm.
• Strong time management and organization skills. The ability to be able to prioritize work.
• Must show strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential information.
• Should show ambition for continued learning and growth
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Must be able to utilize Excel and formulas to complete tasks.
• Public accounting background is a plus.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.