Accounting Operations Analyst

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
57K-72K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Apex Fintech Solutions aims to enable frictionless investing for everyone.
The Role
Supports finance operations and consolidation accounting by managing quarterly analytics calendars, preparing variance and flux reporting, and assisting with eliminations and allocation journal entries. The role also supports NetSuite and FloQast systems, audit requests, close-process improvements, reporting enhancements, and AI automation initiatives. Responsibilities include maintaining recurring deadlines, explaining account-level financial detail, responding to stakeholder requests, and assisting with special projects.
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WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.  

 

 At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. 

 

When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees. 

 

Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex. 

 

We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received: 

 

Best Places to Work 

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn 

 

WealthTech of the Year 

2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards 

 

The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 

2024 - Presented by CNBC 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Summary:

The Operations Analyst supports the Finance Operations & Consolidations team by managing the quarterly analytics ("FQ") calendar, preparing variance/flux analysis reporting, and assisting with eliminations and allocation journal entries. This role is a strong fit for someone early-to-mid career who wants broad exposure to consolidation accounting, ERP systems, and process-improvement/AI initiatives, working closely with the Senior Manager and the rest of the Financial Systems & Operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Calendar Ownership: Own and manage the FQ (quarterly analytics) calendar, including deadlines for monthly flux commentary and quarterly variance analysis submissions.
  • Variance Reporting: Prepare and compile variance/flux analysis reporting used in the quarterly analytic review process provided to internal and external auditors.
  • Operations Calendar: Implement and maintain a FQ Operations calendar covering all non-close items, including audit requests, regulatory deliverables, and other recurring obligations.
  • Systems Projects: Assist with FQ and NetSuite-related projects, including system enhancements, testing, and reporting improvements.
  • FloQast Support: Support day-to-day use of FloQast, including task and reconciliation setup and checklist maintenance, and help identify opportunities to streamline close tasks within the system.
  • Journal Entries: Prepare eliminations and allocations journal entries as part of the monthly/quarterly consolidation close.
  • Stakeholder Support: Respond to ad hoc requests from Finance leadership, other Finance teams, and auditors.
  • AI Champion: Partner with the Senior Manager to identify, test, and help roll out AI and automation tools that reduce manual effort in close, consolidation, and reporting workflows.
  • Special Projects: Support AI and efficiency project work and other special projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Operations & Consolidations.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience; internship or co-op experience considered for less-experienced candidates.
  • Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and/or basic consolidation concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior exposure to financial services, broker-dealer, or fintech accounting.
  • Experience supporting an external audit or quarterly review process.
  • Exposure to NetSuite or another ERP system.
  • Exposure to FloQast or another close-management/automation tool.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills; comfort working with account-level GL detail.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to summarize account-level detail into clear, audit-ready explanations.
  • Organization: Highly organized, comfortable owning a recurring calendar/deadline structure across multiple stakeholders.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills; able to explain financial detail clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Curiosity: Comfort with process-improvement and AI/automation tools.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

$57,456-$71,820

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
  • Internship or co-op experience may be considered for less-experienced candidates
  • Working knowledge of journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and/or basic consolidation concepts
  • Prior exposure to financial services, broker-dealer, or fintech accounting
  • Experience supporting an external audit or quarterly review process
  • Exposure to NetSuite or another ERP system
  • Exposure to FloQast or another close-management or automation tool
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with account-level general ledger detail
  • Ability to summarize account-level detail into clear, audit-ready explanations
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring calendars and deadlines across stakeholders
  • Strong written communication skills and ability to explain financial details clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Comfort with process-improvement and AI or automation tools

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Apex Fintech Solutions provides the tools and services that enable hundreds of clients to launch, scale, and support digital investing for tens of millions of end investors. The company provides essential infrastructure and a comprehensive ecosystem of cloud-based products to enable and streamline trading, wealth management, cost basis, tax reporting, and, through its subsidiary Apex Clearing™, custody and clearing. For more information, visit the Apex Fintech Solutions website: https://www.apexfintechsolutions.com.

Why Work With Us

We are bold enough to do what needs to be done. Savvy enough to know what that is. Kind and candid enough to tell it like it is every step of the way. We are compelling in our own right but devoted to joint success. We watch our backs. We scout the way ahead. We put ourselves, our team, and our clients in a position to soar.

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Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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