Accounting Assistant ZR21229JOB
Accounting Assistant ZR21229JOB
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Job Description
This is a remote position.
Schedule:
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 8am 5pm CST with 1 hour paid break
Client Timezone: Central Time (Chicago IL)
Client Overview
Join a cuttingedge proprietary trading firm at the forefront of electronic market making in options. This dynamic company with a proven track record of 8 years in the industry is seeking a versatile professional to support their growing operations. As part of a team of 2530 highly skilled technology and trading professionals you ll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of a fastpaced innovative financial enterprise that s reshaping the landscape of electronic trading.
Job Description
We re seeking an exceptional Accounting Assistant to play a pivotal role in our expanding proprietary trading firm. This position offers a unique blend of financial administrative and operational responsibilities providing an unparalleled opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the exciting world of electronic options trading. You ll be at the heart of our operations working closely with our technology and trading teams to ensure smooth daytoday functioning of the business. This role is perfect for a detailoriented proactive individual who thrives in a fastpaced environment and is eager to learn about the intricacies of financial markets and trading operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting
- Handle invoice processing and expense categorization maintaining a clear financial picture of the company s operations
- Assist with compliancerelated processes including coordinating with clearing firms and exchanges to ensure regulatory requirements are met
- Support HR functions by managing onboarding and offboarding processes maintaining employee records and assisting with benefits administration
- Organize and maintain digital and physical files ensuring easy access to critical information
- Manage email communications across various operational aspects acting as a central point of contact for internal and external queries
- Prepare financial information for monthend review collaborating with our external accounting team to ensure seamless financial reporting
- Execute a wide range of administrative tasks to support overall business operations including scheduling travel arrangements and office management
- Assist in the registration and management of trader tags with exchanges supporting our trading team s operational needs
Requirements
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate and analyze financial data
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with team members clients and regulatory bodies
- Meticulous attention to detail particularly in financial tasks and compliancerelated processes
- Selfstarter mentality with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Basic understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements in the financial sector
- Familiarity with database management systems is a plus
- Adaptability and willingness to learn about the proprietary trading industry and electronic market making
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity
- Availability to work flexible hours with the potential to transition to a fulltime role as the company grows
- Permanent workfromhome
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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Employment Type
Full Time
