Senior Financial Analyst (Must Aderant EA -Expert Sierra Software)

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst is an essential member of the Finance and Accounting team. Under general supervision, this position will assist in developing and maintaining the Firm’s financial statement and reports, create ad hoc financial analyses and models, own the planning and budgeting process, and contribute towards delivering useful and timely information to the Firm’s leaders and decision-makers. This position is also responsible for providing accounting support to the accounts payable desk, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the annual firm-wide budget process and prepare monthly variance analysis for differences between the budgeted and actual results.

• Prepare and distribute the weekly and monthly financial reporting packages including KPI reporting (Average Realization, Customer Concentration, Rate Billing, and Productivity reports).

• Develop ad hoc analyses utilizing financial modeling and data analysis skills in addition to responding to various ad hoc financial reporting requests.

• Update financial models as necessary.

• Support the month-end close financial accounting process as needed.

• Safeguard and keep information, observations, or viewpoints regarding employee, Firm and client business matters confidential.

• Adhere to general safety practices and any unique safety practices for the department and building.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

The position requires an individual who is an integral team member with a flexible and positive approach to their work and desire to exceed expectations, as well as the following:\

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing professional services, preferably in a law firm.

• Ability to develop complicated financial analyses; discern trends and communicate the meaning of financial data to executives and users; define problems, research data, draw conclusions, concisely present recommendations and be willing to ask questions

• Experience using Aderant EA (Expert Sierra) software or other legal firm financial and practice management software is highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 6 years (Required)
• Aderant EA (Expert Sierra) s: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person