Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Permanent, Full Time, Chicago Details: Multi-asset platform for capital markets. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automate routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations. Prepare complex journal entries to support period-end close. Perform account reconciliation reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP, focusing on identifying and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies. Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. prior periods, providing clear and actionable commentary to management. Audit Support Support the consolidated U.S. audit and statutory audits for the UK and French entities, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors. Manage local accounting firms to ensure compliance with local filing requirements and deadlines across all jurisdictions. Process Improvement Projects Actively identify inefficiencies in current accounting workflows and propose and implement scalable improvements, including automation opportunities. Support the evaluation and implementation of close management tools (e.g., FloQast) to centralize task ownership and reduce manual reconciliation work. Document and maintain SOPs for all key accounting processes, ensuring institutional knowledge lives in systems, not people. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across global departments. Collaborate with FP&A, legal, HR, and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close. Liaise with international counterparts to ensure consistency in accounting treatment across the global entity structure. Support integration activities related to acquisitions and new business lines as the company continues to grow. Essential Skills & Experience CPA or equivalent certification. 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience or a blend of Big 4 and industry. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm. Experience in a high-growth technology or financial services company. Experience supporting M&A integration or post-acquisition accounting. Proficiency with NetSuite or similar enterprise accounting systems; advanced Excel skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. Highly accountable, proactive, and change-oriented. Benefits Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 / year Health & Financial Security: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 401(k) retirement plan Pre‑tax transit and parking benefits Time Off & Flexibility: Hybrid position requiring 3 days in‑office per week with remote flexibility. 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with rollover option. One dedicated day per year for volunteering. Two professional development days per year. Additional PTO during milestone anniversary years. Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal. Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents). Work‑Life Support & Resources: Budget for tech accessories (monitors, headphones, keyboards, etc.) Backup child and pet care, tutoring services. Milestone anniversary bonuses Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personal cell phones. Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives. Discounted healthcare premiums. Healthy meal delivery program subsidies. Trading Technologies (TT) is an equal‑opportunity employer. Equal employment has been, and continues to be, a required practice at the Company. Trading Technologies’ practice of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and base all employment decisions on ability rather than race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender orientation, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, parental status, veteran, or any other protected status. Additionally, TT participates in the E‑Verify Program for U.S. offices. #J-18808-Ljbffr