Analyst, Accounting

About Us

MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There.

The Role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Analyst, Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role will support several core accounting functions, including intercompany settlements and reconciliations, prepaid assets, Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expense accounting, and month‑end close activities, with exposure to tax support, SOX documentation, and audit requests.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and eager to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting within a fast‑paced, SOX‑compliant environment.

How You'll Help Take Us There

Intercompany Accounting

• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions, including monthly settlements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve intercompany variances in coordination with domestic and international finance teams
  
  
  

Prepaid Assets & Accruals

• Maintain prepaid expense schedules, record monthly amortization entries, and ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Assist with month‑end accruals and related balance sheet reconciliations.
  
  
  

Tax Accounting

• Assist with monthly income tax accounting processes, including preparation and support of income tax calculations, reconciliations, and related journal entry support
• Support the preparation of income tax return workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation, and assist with responding to information requests from internal stakeholders and external advisors
  
  
  

Expense & Operational Accounting

• Oversee T&E expense accounting, including review of employee expense reports for policy compliance, proper coding, and timely reimbursement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve T&E‑related questions and support process improvements.
  
  
  

Close & Compliance Support

• Assist with month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with SOX documentation, control walkthroughs, and ongoing process documentation.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate support.
  
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, documentation, and controls within assigned accounting areas.
• Support accounting process improvements and system enhancements as needed.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or another STEM‑related field
• 1 years of relevant experience, including internships or co‑op experience
• Basic understanding of employee expenses, intercompany and Prepaid Asset processes, internal controls, and reconciliation practices
• Interest in or exposure to data and analytics tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI or other BI tools, Alteryx, SQL, Python, or similar technologies
• Interest in automation, data analytics, and emerging AI applications within accounting and finance
• Familiarity with NetSuite system is a plus but not required
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home
• Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
• Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
• Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
• Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
• Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
  
  
  

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $60,000 USD to $75,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

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