Rapidly growing proprietary trading firm with three offices in Chicago, London & New York City seeks to add an Accountant to join our already established Accounting Department. This position will be located in the Chicago office.
XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm. We design and build cutting-edge technology and serve as a leader in the global derivatives marketplace. We employ a team-based approach and leverage our technology and core competencies across a wide array of asset classes.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Working towards a Master’s Degree in Accounting is preferred
- Preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
COMPETENCIES
- Technologically focused with a drive toward efficiency, process improvement and automation.
- Highly motivated individual who can work efficiently and prioritize appropriately in a highly demanding environment
- Manage high-pressure situations professionally, calmly and with urgency
- Sound understanding of GAAP
- Displays a passion for the field of accounting
- Proactive and self-motivated to work independently to achieve both individual and team goals
- Detail oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity
- Capable of learning new things quickly in a rapidly growing/changing business
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment and provide progress reports without being prompted
- Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize
- Ambitious personality who is not afraid of a challenge
- Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to professionally interact with staff and management in multiple offices and multiple time zones
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform day to day accounting duties in accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, the general ledger and other duties as assigned
- Cash management responsibilities include transferring cash between entities, making disbursements out of bank accounts, and performing bank reconciliations
- General ledger responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with general ledger maintenance
- Assist with monthly close activities such as preparing and posting journal entries
- Assist with financial and regulatory audits
- Understand and apply regulatory and accounting rules to internal processes and procedures
- Interact directly with other Accounting members
- Assist on projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- 0 - 2 years of accounting experience
- Public accounting (Big 4) experience preferred
- Proficient in MS Office software, with advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA/Macros preferred)
- Basic programming skills and/or SQL knowledge a plus
- CPA a plus
- Knowledge of the following are a plus:
- Great Plains/Management Reporter/ReqNet
- Trading operations
- Financial statements’ audits
Please note only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for additional screening and/or interviews.
Thank you for your interest in XR Trading.
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