Financial Analyst 1
Partnership Employment
Uniondale, NY
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$70,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Business Intelligence Software, Data Quality, Data Sets, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, HRIS/HRMS, Legal, Legal Reports, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Performance Metrics, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Tableau, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Uniondale, NY
POSTED
7 days ago
Large law practice with offices on Long Island has an opening for a Financial Analyst 1.
The Financial Analyst I – Reporting & Benchmarking supports the firm's financial reporting, performance analysis, benchmarking, and close processes. This role focuses on preparing accurate reports, maintaining financial data, and assisting with month-end and year-end activities under the direction of the Director of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Operational Reporting
· Prepare standard recurring financial and operational reports using established templates
· Update schedules and models supporting monthly and quarterly reporting
· Track and report on core law-firm performance metrics, including:
o Billable hours and productivity
o Utilization, realization, and collection rates
o Revenue per lawyer and revenue per FTE
o Headcount and staffing trends
· Reconcile data across accounting, payroll, and practice management systems
Month-End & Year-End Close Support
· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including:
o Preparing supporting schedules and reconciliations
o Updating financial reporting workpapers
o Validating data used in financial statements and management reports
· Support the preparation of financial information and schedules for outside accountants
· Assist with compiling reports and documentation for the firm's annual 401(k) audit and other compliance-related requests
Analysis & Variance Support
· Assist with basic variance analysis against budget and prior periods
· Identify data anomalies and escalate questions or discrepancies
· Support matter-level and practice-group reporting as requested
Benchmarking & Industry Data
· Compile and organize external benchmarking data from industry surveys and peer studies
· Assist in comparing firm performance against peer firms and historical trends
· Prepare summary tables, charts, and schedules for internal review
Data Integrity & Collaboration
· Validate source data for accuracy and completeness
· Work collaboratively with Accounting, HR, and IT to resolve data inconsistencies
· Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, partner, and personnel information
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Software & Technical Requirements
Required
· Microsoft Excel – strong working knowledge, including:
o Formulas and functions
o Pivot tables and data validation
o Basic financial models and schedules
· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Comfort working with large datasets and multiple data sources
Preferred / Nice to Have
· Exposure to law-firm practice management systems (e.g., Aderant, Litera, or similar)
· Familiarity with general ledger and accounting systems
· Experience with payroll or HR systems (e.g., ADP or similar)
· Introductory exposure to business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
· Basic understanding of data reconciliation across systems
About the Company
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Partnership Employment
Partnership Employment is a professional search firm offering exceptional talent and best-in-class service for your staffing and recruiting needs. We take staffing to the next level by setting new standards of excellence for both the quality of our candidates and customer service expectations. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently deliver the right candidate to satisfy your needs, on-time and ready to work.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2003
WEBSITE
http://www.partnershipemployment.com/