Senior Accountant

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!
This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Director of Accounting and is primarily responsible for the accounting and financial analysis for certain legal entities of the Group, including the review and implementation of complex accounting issues and new businesses. This position has a significant role in developing and maintaining our accounting system and process improvements. You will have an opportunity for career growth.  

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and analytical thinker who is interested in efficiently and automatically developing and monitoring financial controls over new and existing businesses. 

Responsibilities:

• Daily accounting monitoring and P&L analysis and reporting for certain entities
• Month-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, analytical review) for certain entities
• Analysis of monthly financial results and preparation of reports for Senior Management
• Preparation of annual audited financial statements and coordination with external auditors
• Identify, design and implement the accounting for new accounting standards and new business initiatives
• Improve and automate our accounting controls and processes by collaborating with our technology teams

Qualification:

 Required: 

• Minimum five years of working experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Proficiency in MS-Excel
• A high attention to detail

 Preferred: 

• Proficiency in MS Access. Excel Macros and Power Query
• Brokerage experience is greatly preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) or in the process of becoming a CPA

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups