Finance & Accounting Analyst

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high‑stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. The Central Billing function strives to provide outstanding service to the Firm’s partners, clients, and others within the Firm; therefore, the candidate must be very flexible and highly committed to quality, customer service, teamwork, and supporting Firm and department goals in a fast‑paced environment. Based in Los Angeles, Orange County, New York, or Washington D.C., the Finance & Accounting Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the Billing team. This role reports to the Legal Finance Operations Manager. Responsibilities Research and settle work‑in‑progress (WIP) and on‑account inventories for partners as requested by the Legal Finance Operations Manager. Conduct regular reviews of partner inventory aging reports to identify balances requiring action, escalation, or resolution. Assist management with obtaining information on WIP, A/R, on‑account, and trust balances and recommend appropriate actions, including write‑offs, transfers, and/or billing/collections opportunities. Coordinate with Billing Team to apply on‑account balances toward WIP and outstanding balances. Support the escalation process for unresolved or problematic inventory, including preparation of supporting documentation for write‑off approvals. Assist with inventory reconciliation and clean‑up related to partner departures, lateral transitions, or matter transfers. Monitor and track the status of escalated inventory items through resolution, ensuring timely follow‑up in accordance with firm policy. Collaborate with Finance, Collections, New Matters, and Pricing teams to facilitate accurate inventory management and support coordinated resolution of complex billing matters. Participate in ad hoc projects as requested by the Legal Finance Operations Manager. Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel. Excellent organizational skills. Analytical mindset with ability to understand, execute, and communicate complex fee agreements. Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field. Minimum of two years prior experience in legal billing, pricing, or finance. Strong technology skills, including MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, and ability to leverage technology in work processes. Compensation & Benefits The annual compensation range for this position is $70,000–$95,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid days off (including sick time and vacation), parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary, performance‑based bonuses. Equal Employment Opportunity Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting‑View email address on click.appcast.io. Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr