at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Staff Accountant
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Accounting
Summary
The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and supports other department staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes as an integral part of a team that produces financial reporting and budgets for the Firm. Responsible for producing reports quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data;
Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions;
Reviews and analyzes general ledger transactions and accounts, uses technical judgment to ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded;
Participates in the firm-wide annual forecasting/budgeting processes;
Performs bank reconciliations and identifies as well as research any reconciling items;
Performs monthly account reviews and variance analyses;
Acts as a financial liaison to multiple departments by understanding and servicing their business needs;
Responsible for the analysis, management and implementation of financial initiatives;
Identifies opportunities for improvement and provide information and recommendations to management;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below 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 staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics with a Master's degree in Accounting
Minimum 1 year of experience
Preferred:
Financial reporting experience
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
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.
