Collegeville, PA United States

Sr. Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing management and Introducing brokers with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts, posting journal entries and preparing financial reports. Additionally, this role will be responsible for overseeing the electronic give-up payment system, producing financial filings and preparing reconciliations. A successful candidate will be an organized and detail-oriented critical thinker with the ability to meet deadline pressure.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and distribute monthly commission reports for introducing brokers
• Prepare and record cost allocations for introducing brokers and their customers
• Produce daily segregated and secured funds regulatory filings
• Produce monthly 1-FR filing and all applicable schedules
• Manage Atlantis and Give-Up Payment System (GPS)
• Seek opportunities to automate the accounting and reporting processes
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Support month-end close process
• Prepare third party execution billing invoices
• Manage broker requests related to commissions in an accurate and timely manner
• Cross train and backup other accounting staff
• Assist with 1099 reporting

Requirements and Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2 – 3 years of Futures industry experience required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize duties and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting processes, procedures and GAAP
• Experience in PeopleSoft accounting software preferred

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