Senior Accounting Analyst, Trade Accounting jobs in United States
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Jump Trading · 9 hours ago

Senior Accounting Analyst, Trade Accounting

positionChicago
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$105K/yr - $120K/yr
date4+ years exp

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research, empowering exceptional talents to apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. In the role of Senior Accounting Analyst on the Trading Accounting team, you will manage accounting operations related to trading positions and profit & loss, collaborating with various functions to analyze trading financial data.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintain primary responsibility for the execution of the monthly accounting close for one or more trading entities, including reconciliations of trading data and balances, variance analyses, and posting journal entries to the accounting GL to record transactions
Record daily transactions, such as fund transfers and other trading activity
Support monthly trade team profit & loss reporting processes
Ensure trading related balances are accurately and completely stated on the balance sheet
Review data for anomalies while ensuring proper explanation and documentation
Assist with external financial audits, taxes, and compliance matters
Proactively identify needs for process enhancements and propose or build solutions to automate processes specific to your areas of responsibility
Completion of ad hoc projects as assigned by managers and stakeholders within and outside of the Finance department
Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualification

Accounting experienceCPA certificationMS Excel proficiencySQL database experienceNetSuite experienceMultitaskFlexibleCommunication skillsDetail-orientedCollaborativeAdaptable

Required

At least 4 years of work experience in an accounting role; trading industry accounting or broker-dealer accounting/finance experience highly preferred
A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
Highly proficient in MS Excel, including experience with lookup functions and pivot tables
Experience with SQL database tools, including building and executing queries
Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems
Ability to work independently and take initiative to define and resolve problems
Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent documentation skills
Collaborative and able to build and sustain relationships with colleagues
Strong communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Flexible, conscientious, and easily adaptable to constant change
Professional demeanor and ability to use discretion when working with confidential material
Reliable and predictable availability

Preferred

CPA, or international equivalent preferred

Benefits

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
Paid vacation plus paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs

Company

Jump Trading

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Jump Trading is a globally-positioned, proprietary trading firm.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.jumptrading.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Stéphane Biehler
Chief Financial Officer
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