Client Accounts Operations Analyst

Client Accounts Operations Analyst

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The Client Accounts Operations Analyst interacts with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their business problems and needs. As the Client Account Operations Analyst, you will analyze, document, and communicate business and / or system requirements. You will work at the intersection of business and technology, representing business requirements during the design and modification of IT systems. You will support project management efforts, manage data-sets, and perform reporting. The Client Accounts Operations Analyst also supports a variety of Accounting projects and / or functions managed within the Business Operation Services department.

Location : This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with project stakeholders to understand business problems and define solution requirements.
• Supports all aspects of global billing with in-depth knowledge of industry best practices. Supports daily operations and functions.
• Analyzes business processes and supporting systems. Develops business cases, builds metrics, and performs reporting.
• Documents and communicates functional and system requirements. Builds process-flow diagrams.
• Supports project management and reporting efforts. Liaises with project participants and follows up routinely to ensure effective communication and completion of tasks.
• Interfaces with IT and various departments to support the execution of cross-functional project requirements.
• Performs system testing and requirements validation.
• Provides training to attorneys and staff as needed.
• Applies best practices for effective communication and problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Must have strong analytical skills and be comfortable summarizing and communicating project scope and execution. Must have strong attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Excel skills must be advanced, including the use of Lookup and PivotTable functions. Must be an organized self-starter with the ability to handle many projects at one time and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.

Minimum Education

High School or GED

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Business Process Management from an accredited institution preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

3 years' experience in billing and / or financial analysis experience required, preferably in a law firm environment. Must have advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required to interact with various colleagues and business stakeholders.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to :

Physical Demands

Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

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