Senior Accountant - Broker-Dealer

Webull Financial•New York, NY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant with broker-dealer experience to own complex areas of the monthly close and play a key role in audit readiness and execution. This role requires someone who can operate independently, dig into issues, and exercise sound judgment on when to resolve vs escalate. You’ll work across accounting, operations, and compliance to ensure accurate financial reporting in a regulated environment.

Requirements

3–7+ years of accounting experience, with broker-dealer or financial services exposure
Hands-on experience with monthly close and account reconciliations
Direct experience supporting external audits
Familiarity with SEC / FINRA reporting requirements (net capital, reserve, FOCUS)
Strong Excel skills (comfortable working with large datasets)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Understanding of internal controls and audit documentation standards

Nice To Haves

Experience with crypto / digital asset accounting (custody, wallet tracking, fair value considerations)
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or active progress toward certification
Series 27 (FINOP) or prior experience supporting a Financial and Operations Principal
Background in a clearing firm environment or direct interaction with clearing brokers

Responsibilities

Own and execute key components of the monthly and quarterly close
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across sub-ledgers and the general ledger
Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in a multi-entity environment
Support preparation of regulatory reports (e.g., FOCUS reporting, net capital, reserve calculations)
Apply understanding of broker-dealer accounting
Partner with compliance and finance on regulatory requirements and changes
Serve as a primary point of contact for audit requests in assigned areas
Prepare clear, well-documented support for external auditors (PBC requests)
Respond to audit inquiries with timely and complete responses
Identify and remediate control gaps or documentation issues
Proactively identify issues during close and drive resolution
Escalate risks and issues appropriately, with context and proposed solutions
Improve processes, documentation, and controls to increase efficiency and reduce risk