Staff Accountant at DLA Piper in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.



Summary


The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.






Location


This position is located in our Baltimore or Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of being in the office once a week.






Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.
  
  

• Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  
  

• Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.
  
  

• Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.
  
  

• Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.
  
  

• Assist with daily treasury activities.
  
  

• Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.
  
  

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Desired Skills


Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles. Polished written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Public accounting and/or law firm experience preferred.






Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field
  
  

Certificates

• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
  
  

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 years' prior accounting experience
  
  

Essential Job Expectations


While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
  
  

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
  
  

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
  
  

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
  
  

• Foster positive work relationships;
  
  

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
  
  

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
  
  

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
  
  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.






Physical Demands


Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.






Work Environment

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
  
  

Disclaimer



The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.






Application Process


Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.



Accommodation



Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.


Agency applications will not be considered.





No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.


The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $73,853 - $102,517 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.


The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).





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