Senior Accountant - Budgeting & Reporting

Sidley Austin; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 86 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Resumo da oferta

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to report to the Accounting Associate Manager and support department staff. The role requires a self-starter with strong organizational skills to work independently on complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

The position involves producing financial reports, ad hoc analyses, and maintaining Excel-based analyses. It also covers forecasting, budgeting, variance analyses, and cross-department collaboration within a busy law-firm

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA or candidate for CPA certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Produce financial reports and analyze data with accuracy.
• Work independently without supervision and complete tasks on time.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets for analyses and reports.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Ferramentas

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Senior Accountant position reports to the Accounting Associate Manager and supports other department staff. This position requires someone who is a self-starter and demonstrates a high degree of competence and organizational skills with the ability to work independently to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing financial reports as well as analyzing data. Ability to turn around ad hoc analyses quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data;
• Works independently and ensures all work is completed without follow-up from supervisor;
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions;
• Identify opportunities for improvement, provide information and recommendations to management and follow-through on solutions;
• Assist with the management reporting, departmental reporting and associated schedules;
• Review monthly exception reporting to ensure firm policies are being followed
• Assist in the firm-wide annual forecasting/budgeting process;
• Perform monthly account review and variance analysis;
• Review and analysis of general ledger transactions and accounts, using technical judgment to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded;
• Assist with testing and receive final approval for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations;
• Assist with mentoring staff including first round review of work, providing feedback and training
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate appropriately to meet a variety of demands;
• Flexibility to complete special projects;
• Communicate effectively with other departments and outside parties; and
• Develop a strong understanding of Firm operations and the law firm industry

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance; and
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within professional work history

Preferred:

• CPA or candidate for CPA certification

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure; and
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

$85,600 - $110,000 if located in Illinois.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.