Staff Accountant

About Mischler Financial Group, Inc.: Established in 1994, Mischler Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) is the securities industry’s oldest diversity-certified broker-dealer that is owned and operated by service-disabled veterans (SDV). Our core competencies encompass investment banking and underwriting services for primary debt and equity capital market transactions, secondary market sales and trading, as well as foreign exchange. Our mission is to preserve and protect the interests of those that we serve. We leave no client behind.

                                                        Military Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply!

General Description:

MFG is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our firm. This role is heavily involved in DCM/ECM accounts receivable, CSA and soft-dollar accounting, general ledger activities, clearing-broker reconciliations, and accelerated month‑end and year‑end close processes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, compliance‑driven environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and brings a process‑oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy, documentation, and internal controls.

General Responsibilities:

• Reconciling sub-ledgers to general ledger account balances
• Preparing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assisting with preparation of regulatory filings
• Supporting month-end and year-end close, as well as annual financial audits and periodic regulatory examinations
• Process and maintain Accounts Receivable related to DCM/ECM transactions
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and variance reporting
• Reconciling clearing broker transaction activity and account balances
• Track and record accrued payables
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed asset and facility lease schedules
• Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and review of risk areas
• Communicate financial status, variances, and issues with the accounting team and management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in general accounting and financial analysis roles within the broker-dealer industry or financial services sector.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Ability to respond promptly, organize tasks, manage time, and prioritize requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• CPA license
• Working knowledge of SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Access Database
• Experience with BAML/BCOL reports

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Mischler Financial Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. MFG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.