Senior Budget Accountant

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At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be , is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a Senior Budget Accountant position in the Kansas City office. This position will be responsible for assisting the Controller, Director of Finance & Accounting, and the COO/CFO with the creation and maintenance of financial forecasts and operating budgets. It will also provide support in the form of variance reporting, labor detail, and account analysis to administrative leadership with budget ownership and assist in the administration of various reporting systems, perform monthly various analysis, and be responsible for other projects and ad-hoc analysis as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate annual budget process and all associated reporting including:
  • Manage budget schedule and calendars
  • Provide accurate and timely reports
  • Primary point of contact for all budget and GL related questions
  • Lead quarterly review meetings with administrative budget owners
  • Monthly review of account transactions and activity for accuracy
  • Meet with budget owners as needed to assist with budget & forecast assumptions
  • Coordinate all reports and schedules to support annual budget
  • Maintain list of pre-paid items and ensure budget tracks appropriately
  • Provide ad hoc reporting
• Manage technical aspects of Xcelerate budget software including:
  • Rolling budget cycles and calendars
  • Setting up and managing reporting
  • Coordinating resolution of issues with vendor resources
• Manage SpendConnect software including:
  • Coordination of system updates and/or resolution of system issues with vendor
  • Upload of new forecast versions, including balancing to Xcelerate reports of same
  • Confirmation of month end totals back to 3E
  • Provide all training for new users
  • Schedule periodic refresher training opportunities
  • Monitor active users to ensure appropriate # of licenses
  • Update training videos as needed
• Work to implement best practices and improve the company's budget process
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 5 or more years of related experience in professional services or legal experience
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail and quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication / presentation skills
• Strong demonstrated relationship building skills
• Highly motivated with ability to drive results and work on multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities and time pressures
• Strong demonstrated work ethic
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Preferred: Prior AmLaw 100 law firm experience.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience

Preferred

• 5 year(s): Experience in the professional services or legal fields.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelor's or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• CPA

Behaviors

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)