Broker Dealer Accountant

Staff Accountant

A financial services firm in Miami is looking for Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years’ experience, preferably in a broker dealer setting. A good attitude, people skills, good organizational skills and an open, inquisitive mind are essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

·        Oversee the daily processing of accounts payable

·        Perform weekly monitoring of outstanding payable balances

·        Ensure recognition of expenses/revenues in the proper period

·        Maintain and update fixed assets, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules

·        Prepare journal entries, Focus Report Form X-17 A-5 Part IIA, equities, and haircuts.

·        Prepare monthly bank and trading reconciliations.

·        Perform month-end closing procedures and submit reports in a timely manner in accordance with

the department calendar and schedules

·        Analyze and prepare budgets/forecasts

·        Prepare and update consolidating schedules on a quarterly basis

·        Work as a liaison with auditors and tax professionals

·        Prepare financial statements

·        Assist with ad hoc reports and special assignments when needed

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

·        Broker dealer experience preferred

·        Financial services industries preferred

·        3+ years of accounting experience including working with the general ledger and creating journal entries

·        Management type reporting experience

·        QuickBooks experience preferred

·        Strong communication skills

·        Some supervisory skills/experience over staff accountants

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes 401k plan, bonus program, and health, dental, and vision.