Financial Reporting Analyst
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Description: Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is at present recruited Financial Reporting Analyst right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Rhode Island. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is a firm of more than 600 lawyers with fifteen offices in the United States, London and Hong Kong, offering a full array ! of legal services to clients worldwide.
Visit our website at www.edwardswildman.com for additional information about our Firm.
We are currently seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the following position. Candidates must submit a resume and include salary requirements to careers@edwardswildman.com to be considered. Edwards Wildman offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Description
Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
Title:Department:Reporting:Location:FLSA:
Financial Reporting Analyst
Accounting
Controller
Providence
Exempt
General Statement of Duties :
The Financial Reporting Analyst is primarily responsible to prepare routine and ad hoc reports to analyze the results of operations; to review selected accounting processes and develop/ implement ideas to improve financial reporting, productivity and internal controls; and to monitor/rec! oncile transaction activity in selected general ledger account! s.
Duties & Responsibilities :
§ Prepares routine and ad hoc reports on the financial results and key operating statistics of the firm, departments, etc. Analyzes and interprets data and explains unusual trends and results.
§ Key point of contact for outside independent CPA firm in conducting the annual audit. Prepare all necessary audit work papers, draft firm financial statements and footnotes and keep the audit process on schedule.
§ Reviews accounting processes and develops/implements ideas to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, as well as productivity and internal controls.
§ Conducts compliance audits by determining whether prescribed accounting policies and procedures are being followed by the staff.
§ Reconciles and/or monitors activity in selected general ledger accounts. Resolves any older reconciliation items or explains unusual transactions promptly.
§ Prepares law firm surveys and analyzes th! e results for submission to senior management.
§ Documents processes and procedures.
§ Performs other tasks and projects as needed.
Education & Experience :
§ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
§ At least 2 years of related experience. Public Accounting experience is a plus.
§ Strong experience with Microsoft Office (particularly with Excel) and database.
§ Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
§ The ability to deal with and prioritize multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing priorities.
§ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when required, to meet upcoming deadlines.
§ Available for occasional out-of-town business travel.
Please note:
1. Only applicants meeting the above-noted experience level and skills will be contacted for an interview.
2. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates only, ! please.
3. No third party or agency resumes will be accepted. - .
If you were eligible to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:16:21 GMT
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