Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new senior accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more…

Purpose of Role:

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the daily and monthly operations of the finance department.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of daily and month-end reconciliations for the futures activity between the general ledger (GL) and various external depositories and/or internal bookkeeping systems, such as, clearing organizations, carrying brokers, banks, and customer activity within the XTP bookkeeping system.

• Responsible for the timely resolution of any differences identified on these reconciliations including the input of entries into the GL SUN and/or XTP.

• Assist and provide back up support for client and producer FCM related interest payout computations including the set up of rates, debiting/crediting amounts in XTP, accrual of monthly amounts and responding to various inquiries regarding these items.

• Active involvement with the monthly commission payout calculation process including the brokerage receivables calculations and collection process.

• Prepare miscellaneous daily reports for management, including ad hoc reporting and data analysis.

• Review existing departmental policies and procedures, and institute updates where needed.

• Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges.

• Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.

• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.

• To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.

• To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required.

• To escalate risk events immediately.

• To provide input to risk management processes, as required.

• Demonstrates curiosity.

• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

  Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• At least 3 years’ experience in accounting.

• Experience in the Financial Service Industry.

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficient with computers and applicable software.

• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar Oracle G/L,

• XTP back-office systems experience is a plus.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

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