Staff Accountant – Budgeting & Reporting

Sidley Austin•Chicago, IL

7d•$70,000 - $84,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Associate Manager and supports other department staff. This role contributes as an integral part of a team that produces financial reporting and budgets for the Firm. The position is responsible for producing reports quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data, developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions, and reviewing and analyzing general ledger transactions and accounts. The Staff Accountant uses technical judgment to ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded, participates in the firm-wide annual forecasting/budgeting processes, and performs monthly account reviews and variance analyses. This role also acts as a financial liaison to multiple departments by understanding and servicing their business needs. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the analysis, management, and implementation of financial initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing information and recommendations to management. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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

Nice To Haves

Financial reporting experience
CPA or candidate for CPA certification

Responsibilities

Produces financial reporting and budgets for the Firm.
Produces 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 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.