What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at Belvedere Trading?
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.
Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it’s human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere’s experience.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and other Accounting team members to create a world-class finance function at Belvedere. The ideal candidate will have approximately one to two years of experience in public accounting and/or the trading industry, with a solid foundation in general accounting principles and financial operations. This role offers an opportunity to take full ownership of key accounting functions and contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of our financial reporting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career and who enjoys being part of an incredible culture.
What you'll do- Full ownership of Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice processing, vendor management, purchase order management and AP inbox management.
- Lead month-end close responsibilities for one of our primary corporate entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Manage and reconcile prepaids, ensuring proper amortization, expense allocations and documentation.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization and depreciation schedules.
- Administer corporate credit card program, including monthly journal entry, support for users, administrative responsibilities and reconciliation.
- Perform monthly invoice accruals, for all Belvedere entities.
- Assist with various journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Be a liaison from Accounting to the FP&A team, to improve reporting, resolve inquiries, and align financial record keeping to FP&A budgeting.
- Cross-Train to support other accounting functions, including brokerage and trading PnL.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 1-2 years of experience in public accounting and/or accounting functions within the trading or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Excellent attention to detail, a high level of accuracy in work output, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- CPA or progress toward CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Experience with complex multi-entity structures.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Acumatica (preferred), NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience with OCR technology to process invoices a plus
- Prior exposure to key responsibilities.
Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here.
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.
Core Values
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.
Our Stance
Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to recruiting@belvederetrading.com.
Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours
Amount of Travel Required: None
Sponsorship: Not available for this position
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