Broker Dealer Accountant

Staff Accountant

A financial services firm in Miami is looking for Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years’ experience, preferably in a broker dealer setting. A good attitude, people skills, good organizational skills and an open, inquisitive mind are essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

· Oversee the daily processing of accounts payable

· Perform weekly monitoring of outstanding payable balances

· Ensure recognition of expenses/revenues in the proper period

· Maintain and update fixed assets, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules

· Prepare journal entries, Focus Report Form X-17 A-5 Part IIA, equities, and haircuts.

· Prepare monthly bank and trading reconciliations.

· Perform month-end closing procedures and submit reports in a timely manner in accordance with

the department calendar and schedules

· Analyze and prepare budgets/forecasts

· Prepare and update consolidating schedules on a quarterly basis

· Work as a liaison with auditors and tax professionals

· Prepare financial statements

· Assist with ad hoc reports and special assignments when needed

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

· Broker dealer experience preferred

· Financial services industries preferred

· 3+ years of accounting experience including working with the general ledger and creating journal entries

· Management type reporting experience

· QuickBooks experience preferred

· Strong communication skills

· Some supervisory skills/experience over staff accountants

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes 401k plan, bonus program, and health, dental, and vision.