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
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Strong GPA (3.0 or higher)

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 - 5 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 and/or Series 27 a plus
• Knowledge of the following are a plus:
  • Great Plains/Management Reporter/ReqNet
  • Trading operations
  • Financial statements’ audits

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, payroll, fixed assets, the general ledger and other duties as assigned
• Cash management responsibilities include transferring cash between entities, making disbursements out of bank accounts, maintaining adequate cash levels and performing bank reconciliations
• General ledger responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with general ledger maintenance
• Prepare and distribute various financial and regulatory reports by specified deadlines
• Perform monthly close activities such as posting monthly journal entries and preparing financial statements, account reconciliations and analysis
• Perform expense allocations to entities and profit centers
• Assist with financial and regulatory audits and be a point person for external auditors in multiple countries 
• Understand and apply regulatory and accounting rules to internal processes and procedures
• Assist with the Budgeting/forecasting
• Interact directly with various middle/back office personnel and senior members of the firm
• Assist on projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed

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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