Staff Accountant

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Summary

As a staff accountant, you will be a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. You will support daily accounting operations, including the crucial tasks of analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and performing reviews of financial statements, and you will also assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As part of a team extremely focused on process improvement, you will have the direct opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. Furthermore, you will work collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including our colleagues in Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, and various other departments across the firm.

Reports To

• Director Accounting & Tax

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

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree

• Accounting, Finance or related field

Certifications

CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 Years of Experience

• 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;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• 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-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion

• 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. 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 [email protected].

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.