Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

The Accounting Supervisor position reports to the Accounting Manager and supports other department staff. This position acts as a financial liaison to various departments throughout the firm and performs financial reporting as well as budgeting and forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing financial reports as well as analyzing data. Ability to turn around ad hoc analyses quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement; provide information and recommendations to management and follow-through on solutions.
• Review monthly exception reporting to ensure firm policies are being followed.
• Participate in the firm-wide annual forecasting / budgeting process.
• Perform monthly account review and variance analysis.
• Review and analysis of general ledger transactions and accounts, using technical judgment to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Develop a strong understanding of Firm operations and the law firm industry.
• Responsible for staff development including review of work, training and coaching :

Supervise day to day activities of staff and Senior Accountants and ensure staff are fully utilized and workload is appropriately distributed;

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com / Benefits.

Target Salary Range

$110,000 $120,000 if located in Illinois

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and / or Experience :

Preferred :

Other Skills and Abilities :

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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