Senior Accountant
Job Description
Financial services firm that provides trade execution, market research and clearing services in the futures industry seeks a Senior Consultant for their downtown Chicago office.
The primary role of this Consultant falls within the corporate accounting function and will assist with the preparation of daily schedules and reconciliations supporting the daily financial controls and regulatory reporting, month-end financial preparation, assistance periodic and audits, and collaborate with other departments on ad hoc projects. The Contractor Senior Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller to maximize development, learning and departmental efficiency.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare daily spreadsheets supporting customer asset segregation reports and analysis
Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliations
Assist in preparing daily and monthly regulatory requirements
Assist with preparing and gathering data during audits
Prepare revenue and expense analysis and expense accrual
Assist with Income Statement preparation and support for various business units
Other general accounting tasks
Job Requirements:
Experience in the futures industry as a regulatory accountant
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
7 - 10 years accounting experience
Strong analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills
Proficient in using Microsoft Office
Previous experience collaborating with management and reporting financial results
Preferred Qualifications (optional):
Proficiency in MS Dynamics 365, experience in using queries, Power BI, Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle, GMI or similar systems.
Experience in futures or the financial services industry
Experience in a collaborative culturally diverse and inclusive environment
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting?
- Do you have financial services experience specifically within the futures or trading industry?
- Are you advanced on Excel?
- Do you have 5+ years of financial accounting experience?
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person