Staff Accountant

About Katten

Katten is a firm of first choice for clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services in the United States and abroad. Our nationally recognized practices include corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, environmental, commercial finance, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. Our more than 650 attorneys serve public and private companies, including a third of the Fortune 100, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. We provide full-service legal advice from locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Summary for the Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing various accounting operations and maintains related reports as requested. The Staff Accountant maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Responsible for the accounting of the Shanghai office in Shanghai local currency (CNY) which includes reconciling the trial balance, recording invoices and receipts, journal entries, preparing bank reconciliations and account analysis, including VAT reporting and returns.
  • Analyze specific balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, propose and record adjusting entries.
  • Assist with the reconciliation of advance accounts, including travel advances, and follow up on the disposition of items as required.
  • Assist Accounting Operations Manager with processing attorney supplemental income payments per contracts.
  • Assist with administration of Chrome River automated expense reimbursement system.
  • Maintain analysis and budget of litigation matters.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the vendor database for accuracy and year end vendor 1099 reporting process.
  • Assist with financials and special projects requested by the financial group.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Accounting is required and 1 – 3 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in a large legal or professional services firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the accounting processes and reporting requirements used by a large national law firm preferred.
  • Computer proficient with extensive knowledge and experience working in Accounting database systems (CMS including Quick Check, ARCS), Excel, Internet, Outlook, MS Word, and Access preferred. Ability to learn and utilize vendor invoicing software.
  • Analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with knowledge of complex accounting principles in order to conduct detailed analyses and audits of various accounting/financial processes fundamental to performing essential duties, including conduct analysis and research of Attorney Expense Reimbursements, Attorney Cash Advance Accounts, client chargeable items, foreign vendor payments, courier payments, and travel and American Express invoices.
  • Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment and decision-making skills in performing audits, research, reconciliations, verifying and/or modifying information, processing airline and courier invoicing, and maintaining the various vendor supplied software.
  • Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail, or verbally.
  • Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills. Ability to identify and analyze complex accounting/financial issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions.
  • Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position’s responsibilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside vendors/contacts.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, verifying numerical data, processing invoices for payment, preparing various accounting reports, and posting journal entries.
  • Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation, or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to work overtime when required at month-end in order to meet Accounting deadlines.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution; transportation fringe benefit program; back-up care option; generous paid time off policy; and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA-M/F/SO/Disability/Veteran.

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