Accountant

Accountant

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

About the Role

This position will assist with partnership accounting activities for the Firm including Partner earnings, allocations, capital, draws, distributions, special payments, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Calculate monthly partner draw schedules, quarterly distributions, and sporadic and/or ad‐hoc special distribution calculations incorporating data from multiple sources throughout the Firm.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for partner's equity accounts.
• Create partner withdrawal schedules, cash flow analysis, and capital contributions.
• Track and report individual Partner accounts (due to/from).
• Participate in the monthly closing process (journal entries, analysis of accounts, etc.).
• Generate and review year‐end partner statements.
• Assist with consolidated year‐end audit of capital accounts and equity close‐out process.
• Maintain and oversee the Partners Accounting Mailbox.
• Develop an effective “business partner” relationship with functional teams.
• Administration of policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with a major in Accounting, Tax or Finance.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA track is preferred.
• Partner accounting experience desired.
• Possess strong finance acumen.
• Excels at communicating, listens carefully, articulates positions clearly, and conveys confidence.
• Well organized, can work independently, establishes priorities, and is resourceful.
• Cultural awareness and adaptability are needed to collaborate with international teams.
• Attention to details and critical self‐review are a must.
• Being agile and capable to work under pressure.

Work Arrangement and Compensation

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Key skills/competency

• Accounting
• Partnership Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Financial Analysis
• Cash Flow
• Capital Accounts
• Auditing
• Excel