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Dorsey & Whitney LLP Accountant in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Accountant
We are seeking anAccountantto join our Finance department in our Minneapolis office. As a key team member, you will be responsible for the monthly accounting cycle for journal entries, reconciliations, and the month-end closing process. You will also participate in the annual budget and audit processes. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses excellent critical thinking skills, and has at least one year of accounting or auditing experience. This is a hybrid position in our Minneapolis office.
In this role, you will:
Prepare journal entries, reconcile various general ledger accounts, and independently investigate and resolve reconciling differences.
Execute the month-end and year-end close process and complete the monthly balancing documents.
Participate in Treasury functions such as the daily processing and submitting of positive pay files.
Liaise with other departments, interpret and respond to their questions or requests for financial information.
Assist with maintaining Fixed Asset records.
Gather information and prepare schedules for the Firm’s year-end audit and federal/state tax returns as needed.
Participate in annual government and industry surveys.
Contribute to the preparation of the Firm’s fiscal year expense budget, including review of information submitted by other administrative departments.
Uphold, review, and propose enhancements to the Firm’s internal controls.
Support the Managers within the Accounting department and the CFO on projects as needed.
Act as backup for various accounting functions such as cash receipts and trust transactions.
Execute other duties and complete ad hoc analysis as assigned.
TAX FOCUS
Prepare various monthly and quarterly tax filings including Sales and Use, Property Tax, Commercial Business Rent, Payroll Expense, GST/PST.
Prepare annual Unclaimed Property filings in multiple jurisdictions.
PAYROLL/PARTNER ACCOUNTING FOCUS
Interface with payroll; facilitate the bi-weekly and monthly payroll upload process for all employees and partners including the investigation of errors and determination of corrective actions.
Assist with the monthly partner distribution calculations.
Assist with preparing capital contribution schedules including capital refunds and promissory notes.
What we’re looking for:
Associate’s degree in Accounting.
At least 1-3 years of experience as an accountant or financial statement auditor.
Understanding of accounting and business principles.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of
personnel.
- Self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and procedures and
complete them within time constraints with minimal supervision.
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Preferred:
- Exposure to SQL, advanced Microsoft Excel functions, and/or previous use of accounting
information systems.
- Public accounting experience.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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Office Location:
Minneapolis, MN