Project Accountant

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.

OVERVIEW

As part of the Financial Services team the Project Accountant is involved in executing process improvement projects, documenting and strengthening internal controls, generating monthly financial statements, detailing balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with resolving audit inquiries, and analyzing financial data. Ideal candidates have senior-level accounting experience paired with a strong desire to improve their skillsets and familiarity with data, spreadsheets, and general ledger functionality.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Controller with real estate project accounting (current office leases and rent expense and sublease schedules, office lease renewals, leasehold improvements, security deposits, cash flow projections)
• Plays a key role in process documentation, design and improvement
• Creates or enhances full documentation of current GL operating policies ,processes and procedures
• Assists in identification and evaluation of internal controls
• Performs continuous process streamlining and improvement
• Participates in monthly financial statement close processes
• Ensures all necessary adjusting and reclassifying journal entries are posted.
• Supports timely and accurate preparation of the financial statement package, including variance analyses
• Prepares and analyzes monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolves reconciling items timely
• Gains a solid understanding of transactions affecting the balance sheet accounts
• Serves as a subject matter expert on general ledger activities in balance sheet accounts
• Works to improve general ledger and subsystem processes to limit reconciling items
• Responds promptly and professionally to internal and external business partners’ inquiries on general ledger activity and reporting
• Participates in ad hoc financial projects assigned by accounting management
• Participates in and/or supports the financial team during upcoming software conversion and implementation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables handling, familiarity with various formulas(vlookups, if-then statements)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills
• Data Analysis expertise and ability to identify drivers and underlying patterns for results
• Team player with partnering, negotiating and consensus building skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in General Ledger / Financial Reporting Software
• Integration of ERP Software Modules
• Handled process and/or workflow documentation
• Participated in financial system upgrade, conversion, and implementation.
• Certified Public Accountant or working towards designation

Jenner & Block offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, in addition to other offerings.

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.