at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Compensation Analyst - Partner Accounting
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Accounting
Summary
This position reports to the Compensation and Analytics Supervisor and is responsible for recording and reporting of partner compensation as well as various other partner compensation related programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Track compensation information in Partner Resource and Information Systems Management (PRISM) system to record partner compensation agreements, committee decisions, special payments, FTE status and separation arrangements
Compute compensation components to follow equity policy and tax compliance rules for input in PRISM
Create uploads to populate actual, historical compensation and other related arrangements in PRISM
Populate admin source tables in PRISM at month and year-end close
Review financial schedules prepared for the annual partner evaluation and compensation review process
Assemble financial report packets to support management at the year-end partner meetings
Prepare financial schedules for management to determine compensation recommendations for promoted partners
Update and generate annual compensation memos for the individual year-end partner packets
Generate monthly recurring reports related to compensation provided to management
Prepare census data for insurance renewals, annually and as requested
Generate cash flow projection statements; maintain source files, update templates and documentation
Track partner capital and non-capital loan programs in PRISM
Complete special project work and/or ad hoc reports or presentations
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
A minimum of two years of experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Preferred:
Experience in Human Resources, compensation or related area
Experience in law firm industry or other professional services
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
Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Able to work under pressure
Proofreads accurately
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.
