Senior Accountant - Budgeting & Reporting

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant in Illinois to support the Accounting Associate Manager and cross-functional teams. The role demands a self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to perform complex accounting and financial analyses.

You will prepare financial reports, handle budgeting/forecasting support, and mentor junior staff while maintaining data integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills in accounting/finance.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports and analyze data.
• Turn around ad hoc analyses quickly with data integrity.
• Work independently to complete tasks without supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

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
• 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
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within professional work history
• Preferred: CPA or candidate for CPA certification

Other Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Salary and Benefits

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.

Accommodations

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Sidley

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients.

We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.

Company Size and Presence

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.

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