Entry level Accounting / Finance position responsible for developing an understanding of accounting and financial information. This information is used for internal accounting, regulatory reporting and trading management. The candidate will join the accounting team and will work closely with corporate and regulatory accounting, internal audit and operations. You will develop and understanding of effective accounting and internal controls.
This role will report to and directly support the Accounting Manager in the New York City mid-town office.
- Month-end close process including preparation of supporting documents
- Perform daily trade activity analysis utilizing Internal Accounting and Trading Systems
- Interact daily with Operations and Middle Office teams
- Communicate with trading desks on a regular basis
- Develop an understanding of Industry Compliance and Regulatory rules
- Manage internal and external audit responsibilities, including drafting financials
- Recent college graduate to 2 years professional experience
- Accounting or Finance Degree
- Strong Microsoft Excel and overall Office skills
- Experience with General Ledger Accounting systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid problem identification and resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail