Accountant

Optiver • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Optiver is looking for a versatile, experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in the Chicago office. The right individual is a self-starter and able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate should be able to use their accounting background and analytical skillset to support ongoing accounting needs.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in corporate accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Experience with complex revenue and/or expense allocations
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Strong track record of identifying and implementing process improvement
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Highly motivated, detailed oriented, able to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred
• NetSuite experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain support for month-end journal entries and close processes (IFRS & U.S. GAAP)
• Prepare reconciliations and tie-outs for balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts
• Prepare complex revenue and expense allocations between various entities and profit centers
• Serve an instrumental role in ongoing partnership with FP&A, Procurement and Accounts Payable to ensure reporting objectives are met through sound invoice review
• Support cash activities, including the preparation of daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain support for fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts
• Work together with other members of Finance and Middle Office to reconcile and report daily revenue and trading information
• Prepare technology and other operating expense accruals
• Assist in ongoing development, documentation, and testing of internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement within our finance team and P2P processes including critical thinking on utilizing automation and AI tooling
• Prepare and maintain audit support throughout the year – liaise with external auditors as needed
• Support finance team and other departments with ad-hoc projects as they arise

Benefits

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level