Accounting Analyst (Temporary)

The role

The Accounting Analyst will support financial close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and accounts payable functions. This role reports to the Senior Accounting Analyst.

What you will do

• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process.
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching reconciling items.
• Completing property and sales and use tax filings.
• Providing support for financial statement, tax, and compliance audits.
• Assisting with accounts payable processing.
• Processing firm credit card transactions, including reviewing submissions, ensuring proper coding and documentation, and reconciling statements.
• Assisting in the administration of the accounts payable software system.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports and analyses as assigned.
• Communicating with other departments to obtain information required for accounting analysis.
• Contributing to department and firmwide special projects.

Required qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must be able to work with large volumes of data.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, and macros).
• Strong technology skills and the ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions.
• A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.

Nice to have

• One to two years of accounting experience
• Experience designing and implementing process improvements
• Experience with systems such as Emburse Enterprise and Aderant

Benefits

• health care
• paid sick time

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.