Mayer Brown

Staff Accountant

Mayer Brown
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $68,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong accounting and financial analysis capabilities, with a focus on journal entries, account reconciliations, and compliance. Proficient in Excel and familiar with general ledger systems, contributing to process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingStrong Excel SkillsAderant General Ledger SystemStrong Analytical SkillsExceptional Attention To Detail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Firm-wide monthly financial close process
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Maintain strong balance sheet governance and resolve reconciling items
  • Support internal controls and compliance efforts
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data and processes
  • Contribute to process improvement, automation, and systems enhancement initiatives
  • Support internal and external audits, special projects, and ad hoc analyses
  • Develop accounting, analytical, and business acumen
  • Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, business operations, Commercial, HR, IT, and other Firm groups

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • 0-1 years of experience in Accounting or related finance discipline
  • Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required
  • Aderant or equivalent general ledger system a plus
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
  • Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgement
  • May require travel to other offices as needed
  • Advanced Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting and/or CPA is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Back-up childcare and eldercare
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans

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Hard Skills
Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Close ProcessProcess ImprovementAutomationFinancial Data IntegrityAnalytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsCompliance EffortsBusiness Acumen
Soft Skills
Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Verbal Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
ExcelWordPowerPointAderant
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAAdvanced Degree In Business/Finance/Accounting
Industry Keywords
Financial CloseInternal ControlsCross-Functional CollaborationConfidential Information HandlingAudits