GL Accountant

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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT LITTLER\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Littler, we understand that workplace issues can\u0026rsquo;t wait. With access to more than 1,500 employment attorneys in over 80 offices around the world, our clients don\u0026rsquo;t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, a diverse team of the brightest minds, and powerful proprietary technology, we deliver groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what\u0026rsquo;s happening today, and what\u0026rsquo;s likely to happen tomorrow. Because at Littler, we\u0026rsquo;re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Assigned areas may include, but are not limited to deciding appropriate account chart fields under the chart of accounts and maintenance thereof, determining what journal entries are necessary to bring accounts into balance and other transaction creation, validation, processing and recording, capital accounting, determining appropriate lease accounting methodology, reviewing and approving Littler Mendelson Foundation payment requests and exercising judgement as to each payment\u0026rsquo;s classification under Federal Tax law, Littler Global accounting, income and balance sheet reconciliation, analysis and reporting, external audit, Financial Center, Elite and other system balancing and reconciliation and other activities in response to current and future business needs.\u0026nbsp; Determining and implementing next course of corrective action when a significant variance occurs in an account reconciliation that may be material to the Firm\u0026rsquo;s financial statements.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Researching and determining the appropriate accounting application of the modified cash basis of accounting and that only approved transactions are recorded to the correct general ledger account.\u0026nbsp; . Financial and other reporting fairly presents the financial position, performance and cash-flows of the Firm\u0027s operations.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Department policies and procedures are consistently complied with.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Inquiries from Shareholders, other employees, vendors and other third parties are addressed in a timely matter and appropriately resolved.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Oral and written communications are effective, professional and appropriate to the circumstance.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Collaboration and communication between General Ledger team members, accounting \u0026amp; finance group departments, and other corporate / firm departments is appropriate in the circumstance and effective.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Team members are motivated, seek ongoing performance feedback, training and professional development opportunity. Firm Employee policies and procedures are followed and enforced.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Personal improvement, growth and development objectives are set, actioned and evaluated annually.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Perform such other/additional duties as may from time to time be assigned.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated mastery of core accounting skills and concepts, and general business acumen acquired via at least an Bachelor\u0026rsquo;s Degree in Accounting or Finance , together with 3 years or equivalent accounting related experience in a high volume, multi-location, multi-currency General Ledger \u0026amp; Reporting function, ideally in a Law Firm or other Professional Services and/or owner managed environment.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated knowledge of General Ledger \u0026amp; Reporting best practices, policies and processes sufficient to; execute transaction posting, review, analysis, reconciliation and validation of multi-currency balance sheet and income statement accounts; capital accounting; analysis and application of the modified cash basis of accounting to complex accounting scenarios; monthly and other periodic close cycle activities, preparing annual audit workpapers, tax return and other reporting obligations; Capital \u0026amp; Operating Lease transaction processing; design and complete basic financial analysis and data interpretation, drawing appropriate conclusions and determining related action plans.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, sufficient to complete basic account analysis and reconciliation. Demonstrated ability to leverage Microsoft Word and Outlook to communicate effectively, create, and edit documents. Demonstrated ability to execute transactions, and extract and analyze data from Elite and Aderant and/or data-cube warehouse environments.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in financial and accounting matters. Demonstrated ability to effectively raise issues and consult with department manager to resolve issues and ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated ability to execute multiple tasks and high workload volume without material impact on error rates or client service. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master new processes, steps, policies and technical skills.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated ability to articulate process steps and draw comparisons between processes and measures of output such as productivity, efficiency and quality.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated ability to communicate in person and via e-mail and telephone with internal and external clients and vendors, receive instructions and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;Demonstrated ability to execute tasks efficiency and effectively within expected timeframes.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eRequired:\u0026nbsp;Bachelor\u0026rsquo;s degree in Accounting or Finance\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e3 years of relevant experience\u003c/p\u003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:2e3d7edd-7174-48cf-a542-539119bbcf9f,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-03-04T00:11:08.038Z},{JobBoardId:631c7b72-f9c7-4adf-9109-9967ce8334e4,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-03-04T00:11:08.038Z,InternalPostedDate:2021-03-04T00:11:08.038Z}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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Littler Mendelson P.C
Website : https://www.littler.com/