Accountant

Quantitative Brokers is looking to grow its accounting team to support the firm’s continued expansion.  

The ideal candidate will be an intelligent, energetic, confident and an established professional with a strong accounting background in the financial technology space. 

You will be responsible for assisting in the monthly accounting close process as well as establishing and maintaining policies, procedures and controls around the accounting and financial reporting processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

  • Assist with the monthly reporting of financial results to the various stakeholders.

  • Provide analysis of financial performance and recommendations for improvement.

  • Manage financial controls in accordance with policies and procedures and assist with creating accounting policies and process documentation.

  • Assist with the annual budget and forecast process as well as report a variance analysis.

  • Liaise with external tax accountants as directed during the annual tax filings.

  • Engage with team members from various departments for cost control and cost management projects.

  • Engage in other special projects and reporting objectives, as applicable.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

  • 3+ years accounting experience.

  • Experience working with QuickBooks and SAP ERP.

  • Advanced Excel knowledge.

  • High level of attention and excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability to work with tight deadlines in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.

Suggested / Preferred:

  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).

  • Experience with global subsidiaries.

  • Knowledge of electronic trading and broker dealer accounting concepts.

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