at DLA Piper in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary? ?
The International Senior Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals and is critical to the Firm’s global expansion. This position is responsible for all accounting operations of the Firm’s foreign subsidiaries and foreign offices. This includes, but is not limited to, transfer pricing analyses, annual budget deliverables, cash flow analyses, account reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, and various tax filings. The International Senior Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.
Location ?
This position is located in our Baltimore or Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of being in the office once a week.
Responsibilities ??
+ Responsible for accounting operations of foreign subsidiaries in Mexico and Puerto Rico, branch offices in South Korea and Brazil, and any new international entities.
+ Coordinate with local teams to prepare annual budget deliverables, which include revenue, operating expenses, production, and rates.
+ Analyze services performed between domestic and foreign subsidiaries to ensure appropriate transfer pricing.
+ Perform cash flow analyses to understand short-term and long-term cash flow needs.
+ Reconciles general ledger account balances, including intercompany balances, on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.Assists with enhancing automation of high-volume account reconciliations.
+ Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.
+ Assists with the monthly close processes, including preparation of journal entries.
+ Ensure statutory compliance across all foreign subsidiaries. This includes local statutory audits and tax filings.
+ Assists with various tax requirements, including sales and use tax filings, personal property tax filings, and other business tax filings.
+ Prepares ad-hoc reports for senior management to support business decision making.
+ Participates in system upgrades and enhancements.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills ?
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, including cash basis versus accrual basis accounting. Polished written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Public accounting and/or law firm experience is preferred. Also, CPA license or candidate is preferred.
Minimum Education ??
+ 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Certificates
+ CPA preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience ?
+ 3 years’ experience of prioraccounting experience with international entities.
Essential Job Expectations ?
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:?
+ Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;?
+ Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;?
+ Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;?
+ Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;?
+ Foster positive work relationships;?
+ Comply with all firm policies and practices;?
+ Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; © participating in meetings as needed;?
+ Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.?
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.?
Physical Demands ?
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.?
Work Environment ?
+ Hybrid – Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home?
Disclaimer ?
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.?
Application Process? ?
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.?
Accommodation ?
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com .?
Agency applications will not be considered.??
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.?
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center (https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=09b17fa3-b781-4022-bfdd-ec61a570463c&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) .
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive
Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
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