Staff Accountant

Overview The Corporate Accounting group is responsible for the accuracy and clarity of CME Group’s consolidated financial statements. This team ensures our quarterly and annual reports meet all SEC requirements. What You’ll Get You will work in a supportive environment that fosters career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture. You’ll have broad exposure to CME’s diverse products, asset classes, and cross‑functional teams. Responsibilities Maintain Financial Records: Prepare and record journal entries, perform general ledger reconciliations, and ensure compliance with internal standards and SOX. Coordinate Audits: Work directly with internal and external auditors, organize documentation, and provide support necessary to complete audited financial statements. Support the Close: Help the team meet monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines to ensure financial statements are issued on time. Lead Special Audits: Own audits for our non‑profit entities and ensure all required government filings are submitted correctly. Analyze Performance: Partner with stakeholders to review financial trends and variances, support process improvements, new business ventures, and foreign entity audits. Assist the Team: Provide hands‑on support for various accounting projects and ad‑hoc requests as they arise. Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a similar level of practical accounting experience. Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office products. Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail. Adaptability and clear communication; able to adjust to changing priorities in a professional environment. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $57,600–$96,000 . Actual salary offered will depend on experience, skills, education, and internal comparison. Benefits include a comprehensive health coverage plan, retirement package with 401(k) and an active pension plan, education reimbursement provisions, paid time off, mental health benefit, and an equity program. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr