Cooley LLP
Audit Letter Analyst
Cooley LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Audit Letter AnalystCooley is seeking an Audit Letter Analyst to join the Risk & Compliance team.Position summary:
The Audit Letter Analyst will work with attorneys to respond to and monitor audit letter requests for the firm's clients. The Analyst will oversee the process ensuring all requests are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with ABA guidelines and according to firm policies. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities:Review incoming audit letter requests to ensure all are made in accordance with ABA guidelines and firm policies and proceduresReview client files for prior responses and/or engagement letters for audit checklist reviewConduct attorney polls and track attorney responses and disclosuresDraft audit letter responses for year-end letters and/or update letters for attorney reviewAssemble necessary documentation supporting audit letter responsesWork with audit letter reviewer, responsible partner, Audit Letter Committee, and others as needed to ensure responses satisfy firm policies, ABA guidelines, and any other applicable requirementsCoordinate delivery of response to auditorsAssist Audit Letter Committee with annual training of audit letter responses for attorneysAssist Audit Letter Committee with updating audit letter response policies and proceduresEnsure accurate and timely entry of billable and non-billable time and review IntApp entries prior to month-end closingAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required:Available to work overtime, as requiredAfter orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications3+ years direct experience receiving, responding to, and tracking audit lettersPreferred:Bachelor's DegreePrior experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, conflicts, or information services related experienceExperience working in a law firmCompetencies:Strong organizational skills with attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skillsGood judgment with strong analytical and interpretation skillsStrong customer service skillsAbility to work independently with little or no supervisionAbility to work within a team and collaborateStrong ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, and manage shifting prioritiesHigh degree of professionalismCooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $47.00 ($72,800.00 - $97,760.00 annually). Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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The Audit Letter Analyst will work with attorneys to respond to and monitor audit letter requests for the firm's clients. The Analyst will oversee the process ensuring all requests are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with ABA guidelines and according to firm policies. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Position responsibilities:Review incoming audit letter requests to ensure all are made in accordance with ABA guidelines and firm policies and proceduresReview client files for prior responses and/or engagement letters for audit checklist reviewConduct attorney polls and track attorney responses and disclosuresDraft audit letter responses for year-end letters and/or update letters for attorney reviewAssemble necessary documentation supporting audit letter responsesWork with audit letter reviewer, responsible partner, Audit Letter Committee, and others as needed to ensure responses satisfy firm policies, ABA guidelines, and any other applicable requirementsCoordinate delivery of response to auditorsAssist Audit Letter Committee with annual training of audit letter responses for attorneysAssist Audit Letter Committee with updating audit letter response policies and proceduresEnsure accurate and timely entry of billable and non-billable time and review IntApp entries prior to month-end closingAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required:Available to work overtime, as requiredAfter orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications3+ years direct experience receiving, responding to, and tracking audit lettersPreferred:Bachelor's DegreePrior experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, conflicts, or information services related experienceExperience working in a law firmCompetencies:Strong organizational skills with attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skillsGood judgment with strong analytical and interpretation skillsStrong customer service skillsAbility to work independently with little or no supervisionAbility to work within a team and collaborateStrong ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, and manage shifting prioritiesHigh degree of professionalismCooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $47.00 ($72,800.00 - $97,760.00 annually). Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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