This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Financial Systems Analyst to join our team in either Seattle/Bellevue, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, or Richmond office.

This position is accountable for the functionality and maintenance of the firm’s Finance software. The Financial Systems Analyst gathers technical requirements and specifications and collaborates closely with the business analyst to improve the software and meet the business objectives of the Finance team (Billing, GL, AP, AR, Trust, Cash Receipts, Collections, Pricing) by configuring, customizing and maintaining the firm’s Finance software.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Act as subject matter expert on accounting software technology for the firm, recommending, designing and implementing solutions and identifying best practices for maintenance
• Design and implement configuration changes
• Resolve production support issues and design/implement enhancements
• Work directly with vendors to resolve software bugs or identify solutions for data or configuration issues
• Resolve integration issues, including design/ implementation of fixes to existing integrations
• Perform routine system maintenance; design new maintenance approaches to ensure a highly functioning system
• Monitor and fix data for accuracy and integrity
• Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports and queries – both standard and custom (MS SQL/SSRS)
• Lead discussions and collaborate with analytics team on downstream impacts of data modeling or business process changes
• Lead discussions with Information Technology (IT) team where cross-team collaboration is required to meet system needs
• Participate in vendor and industry user groups to learn best practices and share information
• Plan for and lead upgrades
• Other duties as assigned

Join us if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study or equivalent relevant experience; advanced education in computer science a plus

• 5 years’ experience configuring third party applications, working with software vendors, resolving production support issues, designing technical solutions, and providing overall technical support for complex financial software (minimum of 2 years must include billing in either legal or medical industry; minimum of 2 of years must be contiguous in the same company)
• 2 years’ experience in legal industry where role required deep knowledge of accounting business processes and accounting best practices, and where internal colleagues and internal customers included staff and leadership of accounting organization
• Intermediate MS SQL, T-SQL, ETL knowledge and prior experience working with large third party databases; SSRS experience, preferred
• 1 years’ experience .Net development (ability to read, understand and make changes to a complex script; ability to create a basic script)
• 1 years’ experience working full time in a business unit outside of IT where day-to-day colleagues included business-side, non-technical staff
• Experience working in an unstructured, complex environment in a role that requires autonomous, self-directed management of priorities and tasks
• Experience in a mid-sized company with multiple locations

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, attorneys, staff members, and other business contacts, are required
• Ability to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, service environment
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and able to work in an efficient and organized manner

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Washington State

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $101,000 to $116,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

California

The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $100,000 to $114,000; and in San Francisco is $118,000 to $135,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

New York

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $130,000 to $147,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine—central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the following demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email CarrieMcIntyre@dwt.com.

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