Senior Accountant: Budgeting, Reporting & Forecasting

Sidley Austin; 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 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

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