Staff Accountant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Kirkland & Ellis Full time
About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm that values collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field.

We serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A, and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory, and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing reconciliations, financial reports, and analyses in support of monthly and annual financial accounting cycles. This individual will work with the Accounting Supervisor, other Finance leaders, and various office and functional department leaders. The Staff Accountant will also assist on various finance-related projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with various balance sheet reconciliations, including monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations for all U.S. offices, monthly fixed assets reconciliations for all offices, unclaimed property reconciliations for all U.S. offices, prepaid expenses reconciliations, and accrued expenses reconciliations for all offices.
  • Prepare adjusting manual journal entries and post approved entries as received.
  • Create, update, and distribute monthly general ledger and ad hoc reports for various offices and functional groups within the Firm.
  • Support the enhancement of general ledger guidance and related reference materials.
  • Assist with updates to the general ledger chart of accounts and maintain in all accounting-related systems.
  • Assist with the Firm's various external audit engagements.
  • Actively participate in/contribute to system and process re-engineering efforts; recognize/assess the downstream impacts of process changes.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Collaborate in the annual external audit engagements for the Investment Partnerships group, encompassing the following tasks:
    • Update financial statements workbooks using data from two sources: Dynamo (internal investment software) and investor statements. Review and reconcile any variances between the two datasets.
    • Generate and reconcile annual reports using Dynamo.
    • Aid in the compilation of support documentation requested by auditors.
    • Research discrepancies in prior and current year data provided to auditors.
    • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supplemental schedules.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and a minimum of two to three years of related experience.
  • A CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.
  • Prior experience in Public Accounting or at a law firm/other professional services company is a plus.
  • Prior experience in funds accounting in a fast-paced, demanding environment and a general understanding of the private equity industry is a plus.
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and possess written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely summarize conclusions and observations.
  • Attention to detail and the eagerness to learn and to progress within a dynamic and growing environment are imperative.
  • Strong customer service skills and a commitment to excellence.
  • Capable of working with all levels of Firm personnel, both as a part of a team and independently.
Technologies/Software
  • Strong knowledge of full Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) with advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets.
  • Experience with Elite 3E, OneStream, Dynamo, DataSnipper, and/or Sage Fixed Asset software is a plus.

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