Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Assist FP&A team with business partnering and forecasting.
• Manage and review account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet accounts and tax requests/payments.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal control procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Review work of accounting / shared services staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate manual processes.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA required.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookup/pivots/sumifs/financial modeling).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-Haves

• Big 4 or top 10 accounting firm experience highly preferred.
• Familiarity with trade lifecycle and settlement accounting for equities, futures, and options.
• Experience with broker-dealer regulatory reporting strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $95,000 – $125,000.
• Discretionary Performance Bonus: 8-12% of base salary based on individual and company performance.
• Performance Bonuses.
• Stock Purchase Options.
• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits.
• 401k Plan.
• 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!).
• 10 Paid Sick Days.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Wellness & Mental Health Programs.
• Charitable Donation Matching.
• Two Paid Volunteer Days Off.
• Daily catered lunch when in the office.
• Full kitchen with snacks and beverages.
• In-building gym.
• Shuttle to/from Metra.