What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust Accountant position at Gibson Dunn?
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.
Based in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York or Washington D.C., the Trust Accountant will be responsible for managing client trust accounts by ensuring accurate transactions, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting.
This role reports to the Legal Finance Operations Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with attorneys and various departments to initiate trust account disbursements accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that client trust accounting practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managing accurate records of trust transactions and providing regular updates to attorneys.
- Responding to inquiries from lawyers, staff, and clients regarding trust account transactions and balances.
- Reviewing and maintaining trust account documentation, including bank statements, transaction reports, and reconciliation reports.
- Reconciling trust account balances and resolving any discrepancies.
- Implementing trust accounting controls.
Qualifications:
- Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a quick paced environment.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Experience:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in trust accounting, preferably in a law firm environment.
- Knowledge of trust accounting rules and principles.
- Experience with Aderant Expert.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $70-90k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000