Department

Accounting

The Senior Accountant position reports to the Accounting Supervisor 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. 

• 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 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

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: 

• Accounting or finance degree
• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within his/her professional background

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

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer