Sr Accountant/Sr Financial Analyst

Company: DLA Piper
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law.DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results oriented people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have exceptional problem solving skills.If you are a highly talented Sr Financial Analyst/Sr Financial Accountant, we want to hear from you!This position is located in the Baltimore - Mt. Washington office.The Accounting team is a collaborative and talented team of finance and accounting professionals who help the firm make business decisions by providing accurate and actionable financial information.The team ensures the accuracy of the firms financial records and provides insight and recommendations on the financial position of the firm to senior leadership.The Accounting department is a fast-paced environment. Our expectations and goals are high, and so is the level of teamwork. When it comes to meeting goals, we take an all-hands-on-deck approach. We also offer the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects, outside of the cyclical accounting routine, that will challenge and provide career growth.Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years experience as a Financial Accountant or similar position
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and financial software applications
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, including cash basis versus accrual basis accounting, partnership versus corporate accounting, and tax issues
• Polished written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritizePreferred Requirements:
  • Licensed CPAWhat will your day look like?Your typical day will be spent working with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. This position is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, reconciling account balances and assisting with month-end and year-end close responsibilities. This position will also be assisting with various tax requirements, including sales and use tax filings, personal property tax filings and other business tax filings. Duties also include preparing year-end audit and tax schedules. This position will interact with various departments across the Firm, including Tax, FP&A, Real Estate, IT, HR and others.To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website at https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/aboutus/We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.Agency applications will not be considered.Job: AccountingOrganization: AccountingTitle: Sr Accountant/Sr Financial AnalystLocation: Maryland-BaltimoreRequisition ID: 20000041Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Reston, United States-District of Columbia-Washington, United States-New Jersey-Short Hills, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-New York-Albany, United States-New Jersey-Northfield, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-New York-New York, United States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Massachusetts-Boston

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