Accounting Analyst

Apex Fintech Solutions•Chicago, IL

5d•$57,456 - $71,820•Hybrid

About The Position

Accountants on the Apex Finance team are responsible for handling month-end close duties and analysis of financial details. This role interacts with several Apex teams, including Billing, Regulatory Reporting, Treasury, Client Service, Operations, Compliance, and Technology. Candidates must be critical thinkers, analytical, energetic, and possess strong attention to detail. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, collaborative, wants to make an impact, and operates with integrity. Apex is a leader in the space with an amazing track record of success and fosters ongoing innovation, offering the benefits of a proven, growing company with an entrepreneurial culture. The team is motivating, and work is immediately impactful. However, this role is not for those who dislike change, are not collaborative, or prefer task singularity, as it is a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
1-2 years accounting experience, preferably in a similar role for a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, bank, or trust company or directly from public accounting
Excellent attention to detail, an exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability, and the ability to multi-task
The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
The ability to work with numerous and conflicting deadlines
The ability to perform many complex and confidential tasks with speed and accuracy
Strong analytical skills to solve problems
The ability to exercise independent judgment
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to communicate constructively within the department and the firm
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Experience using NetSuite accounting system
Intermediate to Advanced Excel abilities

Responsibilities

Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes.
Estimate, analyze, and record month-end expense accruals.
Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts. Proactively communicate daily status and escalate issues as needed.
Handle other accounting duties as assigned. Examples: revenue analysis, fixed asset management, intercompany expenses.
Work with Regulatory Reporting team to pull critical data for regulatory filings.
Handle audit requests for financial statement audit and regulatory exams.
Actively cross-train to provide back-up coverage for all team members.
Solve operational problems and proactively determine and implement improvements to workflows and controls, minimize risk and manual workflows and reduce inefficiencies.
Actively participate in firmwide and departmental projects and initiatives.