Staff Accountant

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical staff accountant within the Finance department of U.S. broker-dealer. This role is vital for enhancing our broker-dealer accounting processes including monthly and quarterly closing, account reconciliation and certification, preparation of financial reports and annual audited financial statements and related supporting schedules, including providing support for internal and external audits. The position also requires all aspects of accounting support to management reporting, tax schedules and FOCUS reports as well as ancillary regulatory reporting that are required for an introducing broker.

The ideal candidate would possess strong analytical skills who is proficient in QuickBooks and is able to collaborate with all levels of cross-functional Bernstein stakeholders, including C-suite senior management. As a Broker Dealer Accountant, you will:

• Prepare accounting journal entries related to our broker dealers to close the ledgers each month.

• Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly analytical reviews and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.

• Assist with preparation of financial statements and provide information for the Company's SEC FOCUS reports

• Assist with preparation of the company's annual audited financial statements for our external auditors including Footnotes.

• Liaise with Accounts Payable and HR Accounting for various expense topics and work on resolution of issues.

• Liaise with various internal (i.e., trading, sales, legal and operations) and external colleagues as needed.

• Maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements as well as permanent supervision controls

• Assist in the monitoring of the firm's cash balances and support treasury operations (FX trade, funding, etc.)

• Assist in ad hoc projects as required by the CFO

• Maintain a strong focus on communication and relationship-building across departments.

The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.Profile required

Basic

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)

• 3+ years of broker-dealer accounting experience

• Exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint

• Hands on experience in broker-dealer book closing and compiling financial statements

• Knowledge of broker-dealer accounting and regulations applied to introducing brokers

• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation

• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize workloads depending on delivery timelines

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Outstanding communication skills

• Proven ability to work in a global organization and oversee work produced in offshore / nearshore locations

• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Preferred

• Proficient in QuickBooks a Must!!!
• CPA would be a plus
• Series 27 licensed (or willing to obtain one)
• Proficiency in data analytics tools.

• Comfort with ambiguity and a strong passion for problem-solving.

• Interest in AI technologies and a desire to explore their applications in enhancing workflow efficiencies.