Accounting Analyst

USA, United States

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Job Description

The Accounting Analyst will provide local office service center accounting services in compliance with the globally established policies and standard procedures in collaboration with In-Market financial leadership.
Main responsibilities:

Record journal entries in SAP for the assigned entities/regions in line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items promptly
Perform period-end activities per the financial close schedules and the established guidelines
Respond to In-Market queries and post accounting adjustments as required
Provide support for internal and external financial audits

Skills and experience:

A bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or another Business discipline
CPA or equivalent certification, and SAP experience is a plus
Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred)
Being able to perform all role responsibilities in fluent written and spoken English and Spanish is a prerequisite
Strong analytical skills
Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles
Excellent time management and organizational skills

Reports to: Service Center Accounting Manager
Position type: Center Services
Development framework: Business Support
About us
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.