Accounting Analyst

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles or Orange County, the Accounting Analyst will be an integral part of the accounting department.

This role reports to the Accounting Project Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process.
• Analyzing variances of actual financial results to prior periods and budget.
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Completing property and sales and use tax filings.
• Providing support for financial statement, tax, and compliance audits.
• Assisting with accounts payable processing.
• Performing monthly foreign exchange gain/loss calculations.
• Providing training to end users in the accounting and accounts payable software systems, configuring and testing system updates, and troubleshooting issues.
• Communicating with other departments to obtain information required for accounting analysis.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements proactively.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports and analyses independently.
• Contributing to department and firmwide special projects, collaborating with key personnel in various departments as appropriate.
• Processing firm credit card transactions, including reviewing submissions, ensuring proper coding and documentation, and reconciling statements in accordance with firm policies.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and is effective in problem solving.
• Must be committed to quality, customer service, teamwork, and supporting department goals.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must be able to work with large volumes of data and possess advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, and macros).
• Must demonstrate strong technology skills and the ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions.

Experience

• A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• One to two years of accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience designing and implementing process improvements preferred.
• Experience with systems such as Chrome River and Aderant is a plus.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $65-85k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Locations:

Los Angeles, Orange County

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.