Accountant
About The Position
The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies. This position will assist with partnership accounting activities for the Firm including Partner earnings, allocations, capital, draws, distributions, special payments, and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, with a major in Accounting, Tax or Finance
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Possess strong finance acumen
- Excels at communicating, listens carefully, articulates positions clearly, and conveys confidence
- Well organized, can work independently, establishes priorities, and is resourceful
- Cultural awareness and adaptability are needed to collaborate with international teams
- Attention to details and critical self‐review are a must
- Being agile and capable to work under pressure
- This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require).
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA track is preferred
- Partner accounting experience desired
Responsibilities
- Calculate monthly partner draw schedules, quarterly distributions, and sporadic and/or ad‐hoc special distribution calculations incorporating data from multiple sources throughout the Firm
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations for partner's equity accounts
- Create partner withdrawal schedules, cash flow analysis, and capital contributions
- Track and report individual Partner accounts (due to/from)
- Participate in the monthly closing process (journal entries, analysis of accounts, etc.)
- Generate and review year‐end partner statements
- Assist with consolidated year‐end audit of capital accounts and equity close‐out process
- Maintain and oversee the Partners Accounting Mailbox
- Develop an effective “business partner” relationship with functional teams
- Administration of policies and procedures
- Assist with special projects as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
