Gibson Dunn
Senior Accounting Analyst
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 Senior Accounting Analyst will be an integral part of the accounting department. This role reports to the Assistant Controller. Responsibilities
Support the month‑end and year‑end close process. Analyze variances between actual financial results and prior periods as well as budget. Prepare and review journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger. Assist in maintaining and reviewing the fixed asset subledger. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Assist the Treasury team with reviewing daily summary reports, monitoring daily cash position, setting up outgoing payments (Wire/ACH), and recording incoming deposits. Complete property and sales and use tax filings. Provide support for financial statement, tax, and compliance audits. Assist with accounts payable processing. Provide and document training to end users in the accounting and accounts payable software systems, configure and test system upgrades, and troubleshoot issues. Communicate with other departments to obtain information required for accounting analysis. Identify and implement process improvements proactively. Prepare ad‑hoc reports and analyses independently. Contribute to department‑wide and firm‑wide special projects, collaborating with key personnel in various departments as appropriate. Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task and prioritize. Work with large volumes of data and possess advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, macros). Strong technology skills and the ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience
A four‑year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required. Four years of accounting experience is preferred. Experience designing and implementing process improvements preferred. Emburse and Aderant experience preferred. Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. The annual compensation range for this position is $90,000–$105,000. 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. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Accounting/Auditing Industries: Law Practice, Accounting, and Financial Services
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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 Senior Accounting Analyst will be an integral part of the accounting department. This role reports to the Assistant Controller. Responsibilities
Support the month‑end and year‑end close process. Analyze variances between actual financial results and prior periods as well as budget. Prepare and review journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger. Assist in maintaining and reviewing the fixed asset subledger. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Assist the Treasury team with reviewing daily summary reports, monitoring daily cash position, setting up outgoing payments (Wire/ACH), and recording incoming deposits. Complete property and sales and use tax filings. Provide support for financial statement, tax, and compliance audits. Assist with accounts payable processing. Provide and document training to end users in the accounting and accounts payable software systems, configure and test system upgrades, and troubleshoot issues. Communicate with other departments to obtain information required for accounting analysis. Identify and implement process improvements proactively. Prepare ad‑hoc reports and analyses independently. Contribute to department‑wide and firm‑wide special projects, collaborating with key personnel in various departments as appropriate. Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task and prioritize. Work with large volumes of data and possess advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, macros). Strong technology skills and the ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience
A four‑year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required. Four years of accounting experience is preferred. Experience designing and implementing process improvements preferred. Emburse and Aderant experience preferred. Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. The annual compensation range for this position is $90,000–$105,000. 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. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Accounting/Auditing Industries: Law Practice, Accounting, and Financial Services
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