What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Reporting Specialist position at Warner Norcross Judd?
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Reporting Specialist to join our accounting team in Grand Rapids. This role will support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, assist with routine reporting for internal departments, and provide broad support to the accounting functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable working in a professional services environment.
About the Opportunity
Responsibilities:
- Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, including the firm’s profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
- Support for Other Departments: Prepare routine and ad-hoc reporting for other administrative departments. This includes but is not limited to metrics tracking for our business development initiatives, sub-group profit and loss statements for other support departments to track expenditures, and general support for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Assistance for Accounting Team: Collaborate with accounting team members to provide accurate and timely data in the areas of billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections.
- Miscellaneous Data Project Support: Work cohesively with our Controller and Financial Analyst as needed for larger process improvement projects and seasonal projects (budgeting, tax work, etc.).
- Customer Service / Continuous Improvement: Providing the above general responsibilities in #1-4 with the highest level of professional customer service and a forward-thinking mindset.
The Financial Reporting Specialist role embodies WNJ’s accounting team values, demonstrating teamwork by respectfully working and collaborating with the accounting team and other firm members while having fun, integrity by striving for honesty and transparency in every action, dedication by exceeding internal and external client expectations, and responsibility by taking the initiative to make a positive impact on the firm and our clients.
The above list is not intended to be all inclusive but provides a general framework for the position. Other related responsibilities will arise from time-to-time and be assigned to department members.
Competencies:
- Analytical ability
- Attention to detail/thoroughness
- Effective and professional communication skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Forward thinking
- Critical thinking
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, as the situation dictates
- Initiative
- Self-Awareness
- Time management skills to organize recurring tasks and meet deadlines
- Work ethic
- Willingness to learn
About You
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or equivalent experience in accounting or finance role.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Access helpful
- Strong analytic and mathematical skills.
- The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 25 pounds and being able to operate a computer and other business equipment found in the office.
About Warner
Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on X @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
- Generous PTO and leave policies
- Firm holidays
- Remote work flexibility
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
About Our Culture
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
- Lockstep Compensation - Our compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
- Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It’s because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are – and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.
- Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
- Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150 nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.
Closing Statement
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.